sad; sorrowful; mournful
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
sad; sorrowful; mournful; describing a sad appearance
literaryLiterary register, often used to describe facial expressions, demeanor, or atmosphere of sadness. Commonly appears in written narratives and descriptive prose.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
，
lǎo老
rén人
bù不
jīn禁
qī凄
rán然
lèi泪
xià下
。
Upon hearing the news, the old man couldn't help shedding tears sorrowfully.
Tā他
shén神
sè色
qī凄
rán然
，
huǎn缓
huǎn缓
yáo摇
le了
yáo摇
tóu头
。
He looked mournful and slowly shook his head.
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Qī凄
rán然
de的
wēi微
xiào笑
fú浮
xiàn现
zài在
tā她
liǎn脸
shàng上
。
A sad smile appeared on her face.
Wàng望
zhe着
yuǎn远
qù去
de的
bèi背
yǐng影
，
tā他
xīn心
zhōng中
qī凄
rán然
。
Watching the receding figure, he felt sorrowful in his heart.