涂炭

tú tàn

Definitions

1. extreme distress
2. in utter misery

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Words Containing 涂炭

shēng líng tú tàn

people are in a terrible situation (idiom)

cāng shēng tú tàn

the common people in a miserable state

Child Words of 涂炭

to apply (paint etc)

wood charcoal