to suffer hardship

shòu kǔ

sh+òu·4th tonek+ǔ·3rd tone

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Do you really want Tom to suffer?

你真想让汤姆受苦嗎？

All humanity will suffer if a nuclear war breaks out.

一旦爆发核战争，受苦的将会是全人類。

Even if you're really going through hard times, a good friend can improve your spirits.

即使你受苦受难，一位好友还可以改进你的心情。

We must not ignore populations suffering under misgovernment.

我们不能忽视暴政之下饱受苦难的人民。

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