giằng xé
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Meaning
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To bite firmly and pull violently with great force, tearing something apart.
vi Con chó đang giằng xé miếng thịt.
en The dog is forcefully biting and pulling the piece of meat.
This verb describes a state of getting unbearably hurt or feeling intense emotional pain that feels like being torn apart inside.
vi Tâm hồn tôi đang bị giằng xé vì đau khổ.
en My soul is suffering deeply from the emotional pain.