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Special: How to say "torment 煎熬" in Chinese?

Mar 6, 2026
They break down how to say the word for torment in Chinese with clear pronunciation examples. A simple example sentence shows the word used in context. Short segments keep the lesson bite-sized and easy to follow.
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ANECDOTE

Examples Showing Emotional And Situational Use

  • Example sentence 等待是一种煎熬 illustrates using 煎熬 to describe waiting as torment.
  • The other example 他感到很煎熬 shows personal feeling: someone feels great torment.
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Meaning And Usage Of 煎熬

  • The Chinese word 煎熬 means torment and captures emotional suffering or painful waiting.
  • The episode gives two example sentences: 等待是一种煎熬 and 他感到很煎熬 to show usage in context.
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