jiān'áo

ordeal

Senses

煎熬 jiān'áo ordeal

verb, measure word · a state or period of prolonged suffering, hardship, or torture

漫长的等待对他来说是一种煎熬。

煎熬 jiān'áo torment

verb · to suffer through or be subjected to prolonged mental or physical agony

他在痛苦中煎熬了许多年。

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