shāng shén
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  • 1

    v.fmlbe stressful; overtax one's nerves; cause great mental strain

    • kāi yè chē huì shāng shén

      夜车伤神

      Working late into the night can be nerve-racking.

    • wèi shēng jì ér shāng shén

      生计伤神

      be stressful for livelihood

    • duō shuō huà huì shāng shén

      说话伤神

      Talking a lot is taxing for him.

  • 2

    adj.fmlsad; grieved

    • tā bèi gǎn shāng shén

      倍感伤神

      He is grieved.

    • àn rán shāng shén

      黯然伤神

      feel depressed

Word usage

  • "伤" and "神" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 事业

      She was only worried about her career.

    • Don't overtax your nerves!