English–Chinese
“feel torn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwéi nán
Example
如果要我选择，我会很为难。rú guǒ yào wǒ xuǎn zé wǒ huì hěn wéi nán
If I had to choose, I would feel torn.
How to say “feel torn” in Chinese
“Feel torn” in Chinese is 为难 (wéi nán).
A difficult choice or demand leaves someone caught between competing pressures, and the same pressure can put another person in an awkward spot.
Example sentences with 为难
这个问题让我有点为难。zhè ge wèn tí ràng wǒ yóu diǎn wéi nán
This question makes me feel a little torn.
Tips for using 为难
- In everyday refusals, this word often signals reluctance to disappoint someone rather than simple inability, so a brief reason or alternative makes the response clearer.