baau2 sau6飽受饱受
Jyutpingbaau2 sau6
Yalebáau sauh
Definition
To endure, suffer, or be subjected to a great deal of hardship or ill-treatment over a long period.
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How it's used
Focuses on the endurance of prolonged, intense negative experiences rather than a single isolated incident. It carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in news reports or serious discussions about social issues or personal hardship. Using it in casual, everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
He has been suffering from insomnia for the past few years.
Do you know how much pressure he has been under?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer intense torment
to be subject to heavy criticism
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it for minor inconveniences, but it should be reserved for serious, long-term suffering like poverty, illness, or severe psychological distress.
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