throe in Chinese
throe in Chinese is 痛苦 — throe means a sudden, intense spasm of pain, like those felt in labour contractions or in the last moments before dying.
throe in Chinese
痛苦
Pronounced: tòng kǔ
A severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die.
What does "throe" mean?
- noun A sudden, intense spasm of pain, like those felt in labour contractions or in the last moments before dying.
- noun The pain that comes with giving birth, or the suffering felt when someone is dying.
- noun A strong sudden pain or emotion, often a sudden burst of feeling.
- noun A difficult struggle, often happening at the start or end of a task.
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What is "throe" in Chinese?
"throe" in Chinese is 痛苦. throe means: A sudden, intense spasm of pain, like those felt in labour contractions or in the last moments before dying.
How do you pronounce 痛苦?
"throe" in Chinese is 痛苦, pronounced "tòng kǔ".
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