Definition
悲 (bēi) is a stative verb expressing the emotion of sadness or sorrow, often used in formal or literary contexts. It also carries the meaning of compassion or mercy, particularly in Buddhist-influenced vocabulary (e.g., 慈悲). As a standalone word, it appears in fixed phrases and classical constructions; more commonly it serves as a morpheme in two-character compounds.
s.v.
sadsorrowfulcompassionatemerciful
Examples
- ，悲，。Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā bēi cóng zhōng lái, lèi rú yǔ xià.Hearing this news, her sadness welled up and tears streamed down like rain.
- ，。Tā bēi tiān mǐn rén, zǒng shì wèi tārén zhuóxiǎng.He feels compassion for all and always considers others.
- ，。Tā xīn lǐ hěn bēi shāng, dàn biǎomiàn háishì wēixiào zhe.She was very sad inside, but still smiled on the surface.
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