sorrowful; grievous; plaintive
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
mournful; sorrowful; grievous; plaintive
literaryA literary term, often used to describe sounds, tone of voice, expressions, or written words that convey deep sadness or grief.
Yuǎn远
chù处
chuán传
lái来
yī一
zhèn阵
āi哀
qiè切
de的
qín琴
shēng声
。
From afar came the mournful sound of a zither.
Tā她
yǎn眼
zhōng中
liú流
lù露
chū出
āi哀
qiè切
de的
shén神
qíng情
。
A sorrowful expression showed in her eyes.
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Qíng情
cí辞
āi哀
qiè切
，
lìng令
rén人
dòng动
róng容
。
The words of affection were so plaintive that they moved people deeply.
Zhè这
piān篇
dào悼
cí词
xiě写
dé得
jí极
wéi为
āi哀
qiè切
。
This eulogy was written in an extremely grievous tone.
Wǎn晚
fēng风
zhōng中
huí回
dàng荡
zhe着
āi哀
qiè切
de的
gē歌
shēng声
。
A mournful song echoed in the evening breeze.