The Chinese word 难受 is often used to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease, both physically and emotionally. It can refer to a range of sensations, from physical pain to emotional distress. For example, if you have a headache or stomachache, you might say “我很难受” to express your discomfort. Similarly, if you’re feeling sad or upset, you might say “心里很难受” to describe your emotional state. Overall, 难受 is a versatile word that can be used to express a variety of negative feelings and experiences.
Translation
Verb: to be difficult to bear
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我今天感冒了，嗓子很难受 | wǒ jīntiān gǎnmào le, sǎngzi hěn nánshòu | I caught a cold today and my throat feels uncomfortable |
| 外面太热了，我觉得很难受 | wàimiàn tài rè le, wǒ juéde hěn nánshòu | It’s too hot outside, I feel uncomfortable |
| 他刚刚吃了很多辣的东西，现在胃很难受 | tā gānggāng chī le hěn duō là de dōngxi, xiànzài wèi hěn nánshòu | He just ate a lot of spicy food and now his stomach feels uncomfortable |
| 我的脚受伤了，走路很难受 | wǒ de jiǎo shòushāng le, zǒulù hěn nánshòu | My foot is injured and it’s uncomfortable to walk |
| 我的头痛得很难受，需要休息一下 | wǒ de tóu tòng de hěn nánshòu, xūyào xiūxí yīxià | My head hurts so much that it’s uncomfortable, I need to rest for a while |
| 我的眼睛很干，很难受 | wǒ de yǎnjīng hěn gān, hěn nánshòu | My eyes are dry and uncomfortable |
| 我肚子疼，很难受 | wǒ dùzi téng, hěn nánshòu | My stomach hurts and it’s uncomfortable |
HSK
难受 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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