好不容易
With great difficulty; only after much effort
好不容易(才) means it took a lot of effort (despite 不).
In stories
好不容易排到窗口，票却可能已经卖光了，只好托人帮忙，或者多花钱找“黄牛”。
什么是春运？ · What is Chunyun, China’s Spring Festival travel rush? HSK 6
道士说：“它也可怜，好不容易才找到替身，我不忍心伤它，赶走就是了。”
画皮 · Painted Skin HSK 7–9
What does 好不容易 (hǎobù-róngyì) mean in Chinese?
With great difficulty; only after much effort. 好不容易(才) means it took a lot of effort (despite 不).
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