悲
sad; mourn; pity
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
sad; sorrowful; grieved
Describes a feeling of deep sadness or grief.
He felt extremely sad when he heard the bad news.
The grief of losing a loved one kept her from calming down for a long time.
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The ending of this movie left the audience feeling both sad and happy.
A sad expression appeared on her face.
As they were parting, the two sat in silence, full of sorrow.
verb
to pity; to sympathize with
formalUsed to describe a compassionate attitude towards others' misfortunes.
This old woman always treats the stray cats and dogs around her with compassion.
He has a compassionate attitude towards the suffering of others and often participates in charity events.
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We cannot be indifferent to the plight of vulnerable groups; we should have a compassionate heart.
This writer's works are full of sympathy for ordinary people at the bottom of society.
His compassionate and earnest words moved all the listeners present.