Chinese is a torturing language vs. Chinese is a tortured language

[Danial2007]

hi all,

which statement is grammatically correct?

A. oh, chinese is a torturing language
B. oh, chinese is a tortured language

I personally believe A is correct,while B is the one i came cross in a passage.

thank you for your help!

[Mister Micawber]

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It depends on your intended meaning:

A. Chinese is a torturing language -- it is painful to learn
B. Chinese is a tortured language -- it has suffered in its development
C. Chinese is a tortuous language -- it is complex and convoluted
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Jamie (K)]

[Mister Micawber]

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I had a feeling I'd missed one.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Danial2007]

thank you very much! Mister Micawber and Jamie (K)