The Chinese word 疼 means “painful” or “sore”. It can be used to describe physical pain in various parts of the body, such as a headache or a stomachache. It can also be used to describe emotional pain, such as the feeling of missing someone or the pain of a breakup. In addition, 疼 can be used as an adjective to describe something that is cherished or loved, such as a favorite possession or a beloved family member.
Translation
Noun: pain
Verb: to ache, to hurt
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的头很疼 | wǒ de tóu hěn téng | My head hurts a lot |
| 他的手臂疼得厉害 | tā de shǒubì téng de lìhài | His arm hurts badly |
| 她的牙齿疼了一整天 | tā de yáchǐ téng le yī zhěng tiān | Her teeth have been hurting all day |
| 我的背疼得不能弯腰 | wǒ de bèi téng de bù néng wān yāo | My back hurts so much that I can’t bend over |
| 她的脚疼得走不动路 | tā de jiǎo téng de zǒu bù dòng lù | Her feet hurt so much that she can’t walk |
| 我的肚子疼得像是要爆炸了 | wǒ de dùzi téng de xiàng shì yào bàozhà le | My stomach hurts so much that it feels like it’s going to explode |
| 他的眼睛疼得流泪了 | tā de yǎnjīng téng de liúlèi le | His eyes hurt so much that they’re watering |
| 她的腰疼得弯不下来 | tā de yāo téng de wān bù xiàlái | Her waist hurts so much that she can’t bend down |
HSK
疼 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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