sorrowful; grieved
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
sorrowful; grieved; distressed
literaryA classical and literary term, not commonly used in modern spoken language. It often describes a deep, heartfelt sadness.
Wén闻
cǐ此
è噩
hào耗
，
xīn心
zhōng中
dà大
bēi悲
cuī摧
。
Upon hearing this tragic news, I was overcome with profound sorrow.
Miàn面
duì对
shān山
hé河
pò破
suì碎
，
shī诗
rén人
mǎn满
huái怀
bēi悲
cuī摧
zhī之
qíng情
。
Facing the shattered nation, the poet was filled with grief.
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Qí其
yán言
cí词
bēi悲
cuī摧
，
wén闻
zhě者
luò落
lèi泪
。
His words were so mournful that listeners were moved to tears.