English–Chinese
“pain” in Chinese
How to say “pain” in Chinese
“Pain” in Chinese is 疼痛 (téng tòng).
A bodily signal centered in one place, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache that lingers.
Example sentences with 疼痛
老年人常有慢性疼痛，需要长期管理。lǎo nián rén cháng yǒu màn xìng téng tòng xū yào cháng qī guán lǐ
Older adults often have chronic pain and need long-term management.
Tips for using 疼痛
- In everyday conversation, this noun sounds clinical or formal, while ordinary speech usually describes the body part and the feeling in a shorter expression.
Other Chinese words for “pain”
失去亲人对他来说是一种痛苦。shī qù qīn rén duì tā lái shuō shì yì zhǒng tòng kǔ
For him, losing a loved one is a kind of pain.