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刺痛
cìtòng
Description
刺痛是一种很尖的疼，好像有针刺进皮肤一样。
"刺痛" is a sharp pain, like a needle piercing the skin.
这个词也可以说心里很难受，被某件事伤到了。
This word can also describe emotional pain, feeling hurt by something.
Meanings
刺痛cìtòng
a sharp, stinging or pricking pain
我手上有一阵刺痛。
I have a sharp pain in my hand.
刺痛cìtòng
to sting; to cause sharp pain
伤口被水刺痛了。
The wound stings from the water.
刺痛cìtòng
to hurt or wound emotionally
他的话刺痛了我的心。
His words hurt my heart.
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Notes
- Etymology
刺 (to prick) + 痛 (pain), literally "pricking pain".
- Nuance
describes sharp, needle-like pain, often also used figuratively for emotional hurt.
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