torture in Chinese
torture in Chinese is 刑讯逼供罪, 拷問 — torture means the deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
torture in Chinese
刑讯逼供罪
Pronounced: xíng xùn bī gōng zuì
The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
拷問
Pronounced: kǎo wèn
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.
What does "torture" mean?
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noun The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
"The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture."
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noun Severe mental or physical suffering.
"Waiting for the exam results was pure torture."
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verb To deliberately inflict severe pain on someone, often to punish or extract information.
"The film depicts prisoners of war being tortured."
torture in a sentence
- The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture.
- The prisoner was subjected to weeks of torture.
- Waiting for the exam results was pure torture.
- The film depicts prisoners of war being tortured.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "torture" in Chinese?
"torture" in Chinese is 刑讯逼供罪, 拷問. torture means: The deliberate infliction of severe pain, especially to punish someone or force information out of them.
How do you pronounce 刑讯逼供罪?
"torture" in Chinese is 刑讯逼供罪, pronounced "xíng xùn bī gōng zuì".
How do you use "torture" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime was condemned internationally for its use of torture." In Chinese, "torture" is 刑讯逼供罪, 拷問.
Are there other ways to say "torture" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "torture": 刑讯逼供罪, 拷問.
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