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Chinese
shāngtòng
Meaning: pain and grief; emotional suffering
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

家人陪伴她,讓她慢慢走出失去親人的傷痛。
家人陪伴她,让她慢慢走出失去亲人的伤痛。
Her family stayed by her side and helped her slowly move beyond the pain of losing a loved one.

Usage Notes

Describes deep physical or emotional pain, especially lingering grief. It commonly appears with verbs meaning to endure, lessen, or recover from suffering.

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