When you're really going through a tough time, feeling like you're being slowly cooked or burned, the Chinese word 煎熬 (jiān'áo) is perfect. It's a strong word for enduring torment or suffering. Think of it as a prolonged, difficult experience that tests your limits. You might use it to describe emotional pain, a difficult waiting period, or any situation where you feel a deep, ongoing struggle. It's more intense than just being 'uncomfortable'; it implies a significant amount of suffering.
When we say 煎熬 (jiān'áo), we're talking about a deep, often prolonged kind of suffering. It's not just a passing discomfort; it's the kind of torment that feels like you're being slowly cooked or roasted, hence the 'fry' (煎) character. Think of it as enduring a really tough, agonizing experience, whether it's physical pain, emotional distress, or a difficult situation that seems to drag on forever. It emphasizes the process of enduring something incredibly painful or difficult over time.
煎熬 30초 만에
- Endure torment
- Suffer greatly
- Prolonged anguish
발음 가이드
- The 'j' in 'jian' is pronounced like the 'j' in 'jeep', not like the 'z' in 'zebra'.
- The 'ao' in 'ao' is a diphthong, meaning two vowel sounds blend together. Make sure to pronounce both parts of the sound, similar to the 'ow' in 'cow'.
수준별 예문
生活很不容易，我们需要煎熬下去。
Life is not easy, we need to endure.
他正在煎熬着等待结果。
He is suffering while waiting for the results.
这段时间对我来说是一种煎熬。
This period of time is a torment for me.
我不知道还能煎熬多久。
I don't know how much longer I can endure.
考试前的等待总是煎熬的。
Waiting before exams is always tormenting.
为了成功，他不得不经历煎熬。
To succeed, he had to go through torment.
这个漫长的冬天真是一种煎熬。
This long winter is truly a kind of torment.
她生病的时候，身体和精神都受着煎熬。
When she was sick, both her body and mind were suffering.
문법 패턴
문장 패턴
Subj. + 煎熬 + (了) + Time Duration
他煎熬了一夜。(He suffered through the night.)
Subj. + 感到/觉得 + 煎熬
我感到非常煎熬。(I feel very tormented.)
让 + Obj. + 煎熬
这件事让他很煎熬。(This matter tormented him.)
煎熬着 + Obj.
疾病煎熬着他的身体。(Illness tormented his body.)
Subj. + 在 + 煎熬中 + verb/state
他在煎熬中等待着。(He waited in torment.)
Adj. 的 + 煎熬
漫长的煎熬。(Long torment.)
煎熬 + 着 + Subj. 的 + emotions/mind
无尽的煎熬折磨着他的心。(Endless torment tortured his heart.)
经历 + 煎熬
她经历了一段煎熬的时光。(She went through a period of torment.)
셀프 테스트 48 질문
Write a short sentence about something difficult you did today.
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我今天学习中文，有点难。
Write a sentence using the word '我' (wǒ - I/me).
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我爱吃米饭。
Write a simple sentence describing what you like to do.
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我喜欢看书。
小明喜欢吃什么？
Read this passage:
小明喜欢吃苹果。他每天都吃一个。
小明喜欢吃什么？
根据文章，小明喜欢吃苹果。
根据文章，小明喜欢吃苹果。
她为什么高兴？
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她很高兴，因为她今天有一个新玩具。
她为什么高兴？
文章中说她高兴是因为有一个新玩具。
文章中说她高兴是因为有一个新玩具。
他什么时候起床？
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他早上七点起床。他去学校学习。
他什么时候起床？
文章中明确提到他早上七点起床。
文章中明确提到他早上七点起床。
This means 'I am a student.' The typical Chinese sentence order is Subject-Verb-Object.
This means 'How are you?' '你' is 'you', '好' is 'good', and '吗' is a question particle.
This means 'He eats apples.' '他' is 'he', '吃' is 'eat', and '苹果' is 'apple'.
他病得很重，每天都在___。
The sentence describes someone who is very ill, so '煎熬' (suffering) fits best.
等待考试结果真是一种___。
Waiting for exam results can be a difficult experience, so '煎熬' (torment) is appropriate.
她经历了长时间的___，终于恢复了健康。
The sentence implies a period of difficulty before recovery, making '煎熬' (suffering) the correct choice.
分手后，他感觉非常___。
After a breakup, someone would likely feel pain and suffering, so '煎熬' is suitable.
没有水，在沙漠里行走是一种___。
Walking in the desert without water would be extremely difficult and painful, thus '煎熬' (torment) is correct.
失眠让他整晚都在___。
Insomnia would cause someone to suffer throughout the night, so '煎熬' fits.
You waited a long time for a friend who was late. Write a short sentence about how you felt.
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我等了很久，感觉很煎熬。
Describe a difficult situation using '煎熬'. For example, studying for a very hard test.
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准备期末考试让我感到很煎熬。
Imagine you are sick and cannot sleep. Write a short sentence about your night.
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昨晚我生病了，感觉很煎熬。
小明在生病时，他觉得时间过得很慢，感觉很难受。他可能用哪个词来形容这种感觉？
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小明生病了。他发烧，头也很疼。他躺在床上，觉得时间过得很慢，每一个小时都像一天那么长。他感到非常难受。
小明在生病时，他觉得时间过得很慢，感觉很难受。他可能用哪个词来形容这种感觉？
小明生病时感到非常难受，时间过得慢，这正是“煎熬”的感受。
小明生病时感到非常难受，时间过得慢，这正是“煎熬”的感受。
这段话描述了什么样的一种感受？
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她在一个不开心的地方工作。每天都很累，也不喜欢她的同事。她想换工作，但是还没有找到新的。这种日子让她觉得很难过。
这段话描述了什么样的一种感受？
在不开心的地方工作，每天都很累，想换工作但还没找到，这种难过的感觉就是“煎熬”。
在不开心的地方工作，每天都很累，想换工作但还没找到，这种难过的感觉就是“煎熬”。
他不能参加比赛，只能等待，心里很难受。他觉得这种等待是什么样的？
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他有一个重要的比赛，但是受伤了。他不能参加比赛，只能坐在旁边看。他心里很难受，觉得这个等待非常痛苦。
他不能参加比赛，只能等待，心里很难受。他觉得这种等待是什么样的？
因为受伤不能参加比赛，只能旁边看，这种痛苦的等待就是“煎熬”。
因为受伤不能参加比赛，只能旁边看，这种痛苦的等待就是“煎熬”。
This sentence means 'He is very tormented by being sick.' The order is 'Subject + Verb + Adverb + 煎熬 (to suffer)'.
This sentence means 'The waiting time is very tormenting.' The order is '等待 (to wait) + 的 (possessive) + 时间 (time) + 很 (very) + 煎熬 (to suffer)'.
This sentence means 'The exam made him feel very tormented.' The order is 'Subject + 让 (to make) + Object + 觉得 (to feel) + 很 (very) + 煎熬 (to suffer)'.
Choose the best translation for '煎熬'.
煎熬 (jiān'áo) means to suffer or to endure torment.
Which sentence uses '煎熬' correctly?
The sentence '他病得很重，每天都在煎熬。' (Tā bìng de hěn zhòng, měitiān dōu zài jiān'áo.) means 'He is very sick, suffering every day.', which is a correct use of '煎熬'.
If someone is experiencing '煎熬', what are they likely feeling?
煎熬 implies enduring suffering, so 'pain and distress' is the most accurate description of what they are likely feeling.
You can use '煎熬' to describe someone enjoying a delicious meal.
No, '煎熬' means to suffer or endure torment, not to enjoy something. Eating a delicious meal would be the opposite of '煎熬'.
When you are waiting for a very important exam result, you might feel '煎熬'.
Yes, waiting for an important exam result can be a stressful and tormenting experience, making '煎熬' an appropriate word to describe the feeling.
The word '煎熬' has a positive connotation.
No, '煎熬' has a negative connotation, describing suffering and torment.
Describe a time you had to endure a difficult situation, using the word '煎熬' (jiān'áo).
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那段时间生病住院，身体的疼痛让我感到非常煎熬，但我知道我必须坚持下去。(During that time, I was hospitalized due to illness, and the physical pain made me feel tormented, but I knew I had to persevere.)
Imagine you are explaining to a friend why a certain experience was emotionally draining. Use '煎熬' in your explanation.
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失去亲人的痛苦对我来说是一种长期的煎熬，需要很长时间才能慢慢走出来。(The pain of losing a loved one was a long-term torment for me, and it took a long time to slowly recover.)
Write a short paragraph about someone waiting anxiously for important news, incorporating '煎熬'.
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他已经等了一整天电话，这种漫长的等待让他感到十分煎熬。(He had been waiting for the phone call all day, and this long wait made him feel very tormented.)
文章中，“煎熬”主要形容了主人公在大学期间的哪种感受？
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他在大学里学习期间，面对繁重的学业和经济压力，常常感到身心俱疲。每天都在图书馆待到深夜，为了完成作业和准备考试，他经历了常人难以想象的煎熬。但是，他没有放弃，最终以优异的成绩毕业。
文章中，“煎熬”主要形容了主人公在大学期间的哪种感受？
文章提到“身心俱疲”和“为了完成作业和准备考试，他经历了常人难以想象的煎熬”，这些都表明了身体和精神上的痛苦。
文章提到“身心俱疲”和“为了完成作业和准备考试，他经历了常人难以想象的煎熬”，这些都表明了身体和精神上的痛苦。
文中“煎熬”描述了谁的感受？
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这个病人与疾病抗争了多年，药物的副作用和病痛折磨着他。尽管如此，他依然保持乐观，积极配合治疗。他的妻子在身边默默支持，也承受着巨大的煎熬。
文中“煎熬”描述了谁的感受？
文章提到“病痛折磨着他”和“他的妻子…也承受着巨大的煎熬”，所以是病人和他的妻子。
文章提到“病痛折磨着他”和“他的妻子…也承受着巨大的煎熬”，所以是病人和他的妻子。
老板所承受的“煎熬”主要来源于什么？
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公司面临破产危机，员工们都非常焦虑。老板为了挽救公司，夜以继日地工作，承受着巨大的精神煎熬。他希望能带领大家走出困境。
老板所承受的“煎熬”主要来源于什么？
文章提到“公司面临破产危机”、“夜以继日地工作”和“承受着巨大的精神煎熬”，这些都指向挽救公司的精神压力。
文章提到“公司面临破产危机”、“夜以继日地工作”和“承受着巨大的精神煎熬”，这些都指向挽救公司的精神压力。
Describe a time you had to endure a difficult situation, using the word '煎熬'. Focus on your feelings and the challenges you faced.
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高考前的那段日子对我来说真是一种煎熬，每天都要学习到深夜，压力非常大，感觉自己快要崩溃了。但是，我知道这是为了我的未来，所以只能咬牙坚持。
Imagine you are writing a diary entry about a long period of waiting. Use '煎熬' to express the difficulty of this waiting period. What were you waiting for and how did it affect you?
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我已经等了三个月的工作面试结果了，这种漫无止境的等待简直是一种煎熬。每天我都心神不宁，无法集中精力做任何事情，真希望结果能快点出来。
Write a short paragraph about how someone might feel if they are suffering from a chronic illness. Incorporate the word '煎熬' to describe their emotional and physical state.
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对于长期遭受病痛折磨的人来说，每一天都可能是一种煎熬。他们不仅要忍受身体上的不适，还要面对精神上的压力和对未来的不确定性。
根据文章，'他'为什么会觉得煎熬？
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他为了完成这个项目，连续几个月加班加点，每天只睡三四个小时。这种生活对他来说无疑是一种巨大的煎熬，但他知道，所有的付出都是值得的。
根据文章，'他'为什么会觉得煎熬？
文章中明确提到“连续几个月加班加点，每天只睡三四个小时”，这是他感到煎熬的原因。
文章中明确提到“连续几个月加班加点，每天只睡三四个小时”，这是他感到煎熬的原因。
文章描述了什么情况下的“煎熬”？
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失恋的痛苦对她来说是一种长期的煎熬。她每天都茶饭不思，夜不能寐，感觉整个世界都失去了色彩。朋友们都在努力安慰她，但她似乎走不出这种痛苦。
文章描述了什么情况下的“煎熬”？
文章开头就说明是“失恋的痛苦对她来说是一种长期的煎熬”，后续内容也围绕失恋后的感受展开。
文章开头就说明是“失恋的痛苦对她来说是一种长期的煎熬”，后续内容也围绕失恋后的感受展开。
是什么让“他”感到煎熬？
Read this passage:
在沙漠中行走，每一滴水都显得异常珍贵。他已经两天没喝水了，口干舌燥，身体虚弱。这种极致的缺水状态让他感到无比的煎熬，每一步都像在刀尖上行走。
是什么让“他”感到煎熬？
文章明确提到“他已经两天没喝水了，口干舌燥，身体虚弱。这种极致的缺水状态让他感到无比的煎熬。”
文章明确提到“他已经两天没喝水了，口干舌燥，身体虚弱。这种极致的缺水状态让他感到无比的煎熬。”
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Summary
煎熬 (jiān'áo) is used to express enduring a period of intense suffering or torment, not just a fleeting moment of pain.
- Endure torment
- Suffer greatly
- Prolonged anguish
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