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苦恼

HSK 7-9Word · AdjectiveTraditional苦惱

distressed; vexed; tormented

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Meanings

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1.

adjective

distressed; vexed; tormented; plagued by worry

Describes a state of being troubled, anxious, or upset, often due to a problem or situation that one cannot easily resolve.

Tā他
zhèng正
zài在
wèi为
kǎo考
shì试
jié结
guǒ果
kǔ苦
nǎo恼
 。

He is distressed about the exam results.

Bié别
wèi为
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
zì自
xún寻
kǔ苦
nǎo恼
le了
 。

Don't torment yourself over this matter.

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Wèi为
cǐ此
shì事
tā他
kǔ苦
nǎo恼
le了
hǎo好
jǐ几
tiān天
 。

He was vexed by this issue for several days.

Jīng经
jì济
kùn困
nan难
shì是
xǔ许
duō多
jiā家
tíng庭
kǔ苦
nǎo恼
de的
gēn根
yuán源
 。

Financial hardship is a source of distress for many families.

Tā他
liǎn脸
shang上
lù露
chū出
le了
kǔ苦
nǎo恼
de的
shén神
qíng情
 。

A look of distress appeared on his face.