凄
cold; desolate; sad
Meanings
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cold; chilly; frigid
literaryDescribes cold weather conditions, often used in literary contexts.
The wind and rain are chilly, and the road is muddy.
On the chilly winter night, he walked alone on the street.
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He couldn't sleep on the night of cold wind and bitter rain.
The cold air in the valley was piercing, so we quickly put on our coats.
The cold moonlight spread over the empty fields.
adjective
desolate; bleak; lonely
literaryDescribes desolate, lonely scenes or environments, often with literary色彩.
This ruin looks very desolate.
Ancient road, west wind, lean horse, sunset setting, heartbroken person at the end of the world—creating a bleak atmosphere.
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In the late autumn garden, plants wither, creating a scene of complete desolation.
After the war, this city became completely desolate.
He stood under the desolate moonlight, missing his family far away.
adjective
sad; mournful; sorrowful
literaryDescribes deep sadness or grief, often used in literary expressions.
Hearing this news, she wept sorrowfully.
His mournful singing moved all the listeners.
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Facing separation, her eyes were filled with sorrow.
This poem expresses the author's sorrowful state of mind.
A mournful flute sound came from afar, breaking people's hearts.