shāng
xīn
cǎn

idiom
common

Meaning of 伤心惨目

伤心惨目 means so tragic that one cannot bear to look at it; a heartbreaking sight. Pronounced shāng xīn cǎn mù.

  • so tragic that one cannot bear to look at it; a heartbreaking sight

Definitions & Examples

zhèn
hòu
de
fèi
jǐng
xiàng
zhēn
shì
shāng
xīn
cǎn
 

The scene of ruins after the earthquake was truly tragic and unbearable to witness.

chǎng
kōng
nàn
de
xīn
wén
zhào
piàn
lìng
rén
shāng
xīn
cǎn
 

The news photos of that air disaster were heartbreaking.

huí
zhàn
zhēng
nián
dài
de
shāng
xīn
cǎn
 
jīn
shān
rán
lèi
xià
 

Recalling the tragic scenes of the war years, he couldn't help shedding tears.