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折磨
zhémó
Description
“折磨”的意思是让人身体或心里很痛苦，一直不舒服。
"折磨" means to cause someone physical or mental pain, making them uncomfortable continuously.
它可以当动词，也可以当名词，常常用来说很难受的经历。
It can be used as a verb or a noun, often referring to a very distressing experience.
Meanings
折磨zhémó
to torment; to cause suffering
病痛折磨着他很多年。
He has been tormented by illness for many years.
折磨zhémó
torment; suffering
这几天对我来说是一种折磨。
These days have been a torment for me.
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Notes
- Etymology
折 (break) + 磨 (grind) — literally 'break and grind', evoking prolonged suffering.
- Nuance
implies drawn-out, repeated pain, unlike a single sharp hurt like 伤害.
In videos
“这早睡早起太折磨人了，对吧？”
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