虐待 meaning and pronunciation

虐待
Simplified/traditional word

虐待 English definition

nvè dài
  • to mistreat
  • to maltreat
  • to abuse
  • mistreatment
  • maltreatment

HSK level

Characters

  • 虐 (nüè): oppressive; tyrannical;
  • 待 (dài): to wait; to treat; to deal with; to need; going to (do sth); about to; intending to;