shēng​líng​tú​tàn

plunged into misery

Senses

生灵涂炭/ 生靈塗炭 shēng​líng​tú​tàn plunged into misery

(idiom) people are plunged into an abyss of misery; describes the populace suffering extreme hardship, especially during times of war or social chaos

References

synonym 生灵涂炭/生靈塗炭 水深火热/水深火熱