Definition
哀愁 is a literary and somewhat formal word for deep, melancholy sadness. It can function as a stative verb (to be sad/sorrowful) or as a noun (sorrow), and is more common in written or lyrical contexts than in everyday speech.
v.p.
(stative verb) to be sadto be sorrowful
noun
sadnesssorrow
Examples
- 哀愁。Tā de yǎnshén lǐ chōngmǎn le shēn shēn de āi chóu.His eyes were filled with deep sorrow.
- ，哀愁。Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, tā fēicháng āi chóu.Upon hearing this news, she became very sad.
- 哀愁。Zhè shǒu qǔzi biǎodá le wújìn de āi chóu.This piece of music expresses endless sorrow.
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