English–Chinese
“dull pain” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindùn tòng
Example
昨天搬东西后我腰有点钝痛。zuó tiān bān dōng xī hòu wǒ yāo yóu diǎn dùn tòng
Yesterday, after moving things, I had a slight dull pain in my lower back.
How to say “dull pain” in Chinese
“Dull pain” in Chinese is 钝痛 (dùn tòng).
A lingering ache that feels deep, heavy, or pressed in instead of sudden and piercing.
Example sentences with 钝痛
按压时感觉不是锐痛，而是钝痛。àn yā shí gǎn jué bú shì ruì tòng ér shì dùn tòng
When pressed, it feels like dull pain rather than sharp pain.
Tips for using 钝痛
- In everyday Chinese, this word helps separate an ongoing ache after physical strain from pain described as sharp, making reports about a back, joint, or stomach more precise.