chàng

怅怅

Word · AdjectiveTraditional悵

disappointed; melancholy

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

disappointed; melancholy; disheartened

literary

A literary term describing a mood of depression or sorrow due to unfulfilled expectations or unfortunate circumstances. Often used to describe a lingering sadness.

Tā他
yīn因
wèi未
néng能
dá达
chéng成
mù目
biāo标
 ，
xīn心
zhōng中
chàng怅
chàng怅
 。

He felt deeply disappointed for failing to achieve his goal.

Hǎo好
yǒu友
fēn分
bié别
 ，
tā他
chàng怅
chàng怅
bú不
lè乐
 。

He was very downcast after parting with his good friend.

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Tā她
chàng怅
chàng怅
lí离
qù去
 ，
yī一
jù句
huà话
yě也
méi没
shuō说
 。

She left in melancholy silence.