No. 2,854 in Chinese
折磨
"折磨" means "to torment" or "to cause suffering."
In a sentence
长时间的孤独感让他感到被折磨。
The prolonged sense of loneliness made him feel tormented.
折磨 is used to describe a mental suffering caused by loneliness.
持续的噪音是对我们的一种折磨。
The constant noise is a torment to us.
折磨 refers to physical discomfort due to environmental conditions.
过度的工作压力正在折磨着他。
Excessive work stress is tormenting him.
折磨 depicts persistent distress due to workplace demands.
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