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hell in Chinese

hell in Chinese is 地狱, 地獄 — hell means in many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.

hell in Chinese

地狱
noun
Pronounced: dì yù
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.
地獄
noun
Pronounced: dì yù
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.
地狱
proper noun
Pronounced: dì yù
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.
地獄
proper noun
Pronounced: dì yù
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.

What does "hell" mean?

  1. noun In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
    "The sermon described hell as a place of eternal fire."
  2. noun A situation or experience of extreme suffering or difficulty.
    "The last week at work was absolute hell."
  3. intj Used to express anger, frustration, or strong emphasis.
    ""What the hell happened here?" he shouted."
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hell in a sentence

  • The sermon described hell as a place of eternal fire.
  • The last week at work was absolute hell.
  • Commuting through that traffic every day is hell.
  • "What the hell happened here?" he shouted.

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What is "hell" in Chinese?

"hell" in Chinese is 地狱, 地獄. hell means: In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.

How do you pronounce 地狱?

"hell" in Chinese is 地狱, pronounced "dì yù".

How do you use "hell" in a sentence?

Example: "The sermon described hell as a place of eternal fire." In Chinese, "hell" is 地狱, 地獄.

Are there other ways to say "hell" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "hell": 地狱, 地獄.

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