Definition
悲哀 (bēi āi) describes a deep, solemn sorrow — it is a formal, literary word for profound grief. It is similar to 悲伤 but carries a more lamenting tone; 悲痛 implies grief with physical pain. In daily conversation, 难过 or 伤心 are more common.
adjective
sorrowfulgrieved
Examples
- ，悲哀。Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, tā gǎndào shífēn bēi āi.He felt very sorrowful upon hearing this news.
- 悲哀。Tā nà bēi āi de yǎnshén ràng rén xīnténg.Her sorrowful eyes made people's hearts ache.
- ，悲哀。Miànduì shībài, tā bìng méiyǒu yìzhí bēi āi xiàqù.Faced with failure, he didn't stay sorrowful forever.
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