苦恼

• Pinyin: kǔ nǎo
• Desglose de hanzi: 苦 = bitter; 恼 = 忄(heart) + 惱 — vexed

Significado

Agobiado; angustiado; preocupado.

Describes psychological distress caused by problems, dilemmas, or frustrations. Less severe than 痛苦 (pain) but more intense than 烦恼 (annoyance). Often used when someone is stuck on a problem.

Ejemplos

1. 最近工作的事情让他非常苦恼。
2. 她为减肥的事苦恼了很久。
3. 孩子的教育问题一直是他苦恼的根源。

Guía de uso

Contexto: personal problems, daily life, emotional state

Tono: sympathetic

Correcto

• 你在为什么事苦恼？(What's troubling you?)
• 这件事让我很苦恼。(This matter has me very distressed.)

Incorrecto

• 把苦恼当动词用，如'他苦恼着'。(苦恼 is primarily an adjective/noun in modern usage — say 他很苦恼 or 他在为...苦恼)

Origen e historia

Compound of 苦 (bitter) + 恼 (vexed/annoyed). Together expressing bitter vexation.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal