Definition
悲痛 (bēi tòng) describes deep, intense grief, typically triggered by a specific tragic event such as the loss of a loved one. It is stronger and more formal than 难过 (everyday sadness) and 悲伤 (general sorrow), and carries a sharper, more acute emotional weight than 伤心 (heartbroken).
adjective
grievedsorrowful
Examples
- ，悲痛。Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā gǎndào fēicháng bēi tòng.He felt extremely grieved upon hearing this news.
- ，悲痛。Miànduì qīnrén de líqù, tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le bēi tòng.Facing the departure of a loved one, her heart was filled with sorrow.
- 悲痛。Zhè zhǒng bēi tòng de xīnqíng chíxù le hěn jiǔ.This sorrowful mood lasted for a long time.
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