Definition
煎熬 (jiān áo) means 'to suffer mentally, to be tormented' — it emphasizes prolonged, agonizing inner pain, like being slowly boiled. 折磨 (zhé mó) is broader, covering both mental and physical torture; 受苦 (shòu kǔ) focuses on enduring hardship in general; 熬 (áo) alone is more about enduring a tough period patiently.
verb
to suffer (mentally)to tormentto agonize
Examples
- 煎熬。Tā nèixīn jiān áo le hěn jiǔ.He suffered internally for a long time.
- 煎熬。Zhè zhǒng zhémó zhēn jiān áo rén.This kind of torment really tortures people.
- 煎熬。Bú yào ràng shībài de guòqù jiān áo zìjǐ.Don't let past failures torment yourself.
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