Looking up...
đau đớn
/ɗəw ɗəːn/
painful and torturous
Cơn đau đớn đó đã kéo dài suốt cả đêm.
That painful and torturous pain lasted all night.
informal
Describing something that causes intense physical or emotional suffering, often prolonged and unbearable.
Cơn đau đớn trong tim khiến tôi không thể ngủ được.
The painful and torturous heartache kept me from sleeping.
Cuộc sống của anh ấy là một cuộc đau đớn vô tận.
His life is an endless, painful ordeal.
Often used to describe physical pain, emotional suffering, or difficult life experiences.
Collocations
cơn đau đớnpainful and torturous paincuộc đau đớnpainful ordeal
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emotional vs. Physical Pain
While 'đau đớn' can describe both physical and emotional pain, it is often used for emotional suffering in modern Vietnamese.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Use sparingly to maintain impact, as overuse can dilute the phrase's intensity.
Word Origin
Combination of 'đau' (pain) and 'đớn' (to shiver, often from pain or fear), emphasizing intense suffering.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both physical and emotional contexts to describe extreme suffering. Avoid in formal medical contexts where precise terminology is required.
Word Breakdown
đau
pain
rootđớn
to shiver (from pain or fear)
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh