Definition
悲伤 (bēi shāng) is a formal, literary word for deep, lasting sadness, often used in writing or serious contexts. It is stronger and more solemn than the colloquial 难过 or 伤心, and less intense than 悲痛 (extreme grief). Appropriate for describing news, endings, or profound sorrow.
adjective
sadsorrowful
Examples
- ，悲伤。Tīng dào zhège huài xiāoxi, tā fēicháng bēi shāng.After hearing this bad news, he was very sad.
- 悲伤。Zhè bù diànyǐng de jiéjú tài bēi shāng le.The ending of this movie is too sad.
- 悲伤。Bié wèile guòqù de shì ér bēi shāng.Don't be sad over past things.
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