Definition
烦恼 (fánnǎo) describes a deeper emotional state of worry or distress, while 烦 (fán) is more about everyday annoyance or irritation from situations. 烦 can also be a verb meaning 'to bother someone', which 烦恼 cannot do.
adjective
worrieddistressedtroubled
Examples
- 烦恼。Tā hěn fán nǎo.He is very worried.
- 烦恼。Zhè shì yí jiàn fán nǎo de shì.This is a worrying matter.
- 烦恼，。Bié tài fán nǎo le, yíqiè dōu huì hǎo de.Don't be too distressed; everything will be fine.
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