悲惨 (bēi cǎn) — miserable; tragic
Definition
悲惨 paints a whole situation — a life, story, or outcome — as miserable and tragic, not just a passing feeling. It is broader and more objective than 悲伤 (an inner sad feeling) and stronger than 可怜 (pitiful, often about a single person or creature).
adjective
miserabletragic
Examples
- 悲惨。Tā jīng lì le bēi cǎn de tóng nián.He experienced a miserable childhood.
- 悲惨。Zhè ge bēi cǎn de gù shi ràng rén hěn nán guò.This tragic story makes people very sad.
- 悲惨。Nà chǎng zhàn zhēng dài lái le bēi cǎn de hòu guǒ.That war brought tragic consequences.
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