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虐待
nüèdài
Description
虐待的意思是很坏地对待别人或动物，让他们受到伤害。
"虐待" means treating others or animals very badly, causing them harm.
这个词常常用在很严重的事情上，比如打孩子或者不给动物吃东西。
This word is often used for very serious matters, like hitting children or not feeding animals.
Meanings
虐待nüèdài
to treat cruelly; to abuse; mistreatment
我们不能虐待小动物。
We must not abuse small animals.
虐待nüèdài
cruel treatment; abuse (the act)
他从小就受到虐待。
He was abused since childhood.
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Notes
- Etymology
虐 means cruel/tyrannical and 待 means to treat, together 'to treat cruelly'.
- Nuance
stronger and more formal than 欺负 (bully); used for serious, ongoing mistreatment.
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