涂炭

Traditional: 塗炭

tú tàn

Dictionary entry

extreme distress

What does 涂炭 mean?

涂炭 (tú tàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1extreme distress

2in utter misery

Character breakdown

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涂túto apply (paint etc) · to smear 炭tànwood charcoal · coal

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涂炭

tú tàn

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