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苦恼
kǔnǎo
Description
苦恼是指心里很难受、很烦，因为遇到了问题不知道怎么办。
苦恼 means feeling very upset and troubled because of a problem and not knowing what to do.
当我们为一件事很烦、很担心的时候，就可以说很苦恼。
When we are very worried or upset about something, we can say we feel 苦恼.
Meanings
苦恼kǔnǎo
distressed; worried; troubled
他为了工作的事很苦恼。
He is troubled about work.
苦恼kǔnǎo
trouble; distress; worry
她把自己的苦恼告诉了朋友。
She told her friend about her troubles.
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Notes
- Etymology
苦 (bitter, suffering) + 恼 (annoyed, vexed), together meaning mental suffering.
- Nuance
苦恼 stresses being troubled over a problem; 烦恼 is a very close synonym.
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