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难受
nánshòu
Description
"难受"用来说身体不舒服，或者心里很不开心。
"难受" is used to describe physical discomfort or emotional unhappiness.
我们生病的时候，或者遇到伤心的事，都可以说很难受。
When we are sick or face sad events, we can say we feel very "难受".
Meanings
难受nánshòu
physically uncomfortable; feeling unwell
我肚子很难受，想去医院。
My stomach hurts a lot; I want to go to the hospital.
难受nánshòu
sad; feeling emotionally upset
听到这个消息，我心里很难受。
Hearing this news, I feel very upset.
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Notes
- Etymology
难 (hard/difficult) + 受 (to bear/endure), literally "hard to bear."
- Nuance
covers both bodily discomfort and emotional distress; 难过 is mostly emotional only.
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