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痛 vs 疼
疼 can be a verb. 痛 cannot.
When 痛 and 疼 are both adjectives, 痛 can refer to "hurt mentally or psychologically" -- grieved, sorrowful
When they are both adjectives meaning "(physically) painful, aching", 疼 is more informal. For instance, we can say 头痛 and 头疼, but 头疼 is more informal and used more often in daily language.

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Can I use 痛 to refer to physical pain? (yes)

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Yes, 痛 (tòng) can be used to refer to physical pain. It is a Chinese word that can be used to describe a feeling of intense physical pain, as well as a feeling of deep sorrow or grief. It is often used to describe a feeling of intense physical pain, such as a sharp pain or a throbbing ache. It can also be used to describe a feeling of deep sorrow or grief, such as the pain of losing a loved one.

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