- 生灵涂炭 shēnglíngtútàn 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
- 涂炭生灵 tútànshēnglíng the people are plunged into miseryPlunge the common people into an abyss of extreme suffering, typically due to war or oppressive rule
- 生民涂炭 shēngmíntútàn people in extreme miseryThe common people are suffering in extreme misery, as if stuck in mud and charcoal fire; describes a state of great national distress. distress or chaos.
- 苍生涂炭 cāngshēngtútàn people in miseryThe common people are plunged into an abyss of misery; used to describe extreme suffering caused by war or bad governance.