How common it is
痛 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say tòng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
痛表示身体难受。
tòng biǎo shì shēn tǐ nán shòu。
Pain means the body feels hurt or uncomfortable.
Context note
痛常用于身体、伤口和感觉。
tòng cháng yòng yú shēn tǐ 、 shāng kǒu hé gǎn jué。
Pain often appears with the body, wounds, and feelings.
5 examples
我头痛。
wǒ tóu tòng。
I have a headache.
这里很痛。
zhè lǐ hěn tòng。
It hurts here.
他脚痛。
tā jiǎo tòng。
His foot hurts.
不要碰，会痛。
bú yào pèng， huì tòng。
Do not touch it, it will hurt.
痛得厉害。
tòng dé lì hài。
It hurts a lot.
5 mini stories
他摔倒后，腿很痛。
tā shuāi dǎo hòu， tuǐ hěn tòng。
After he fell, his leg hurt badly.
我昨天头痛了一天。
wǒ zuó tiān tóu tòng le yì tiān。
I had a headache all day yesterday.
妈妈说牙痛要看医生。
mā ma shuō yá tòng yào kàn yī shēng。
Mom said tooth pain needs to be seen by a doctor.
他痛得说不出话。
tā tòng dé shuō bù chū huà。
He was in so much pain that he could not speak.
痛的时候要休息。
tòng de shí hòu yào xiū xi。
When it hurts, you should rest.