怅然 (chàng rán) — disappointed; upset
Definition
Literary/formal adjective for a lingering feeling of disappointment or sadness, often after hopes fall through. Almost always followed by 若失 or paired with a look, gesture, or sigh.
adjective
disappointedupset
Examples
- ，，怅然。Tīng dào zhè ge jié guǒ, tā yí gè rén zuò zài nà lǐ, shén qíng chàng rán.Upon hearing the result, he sat there alone with a disappointed look.
- 怅然，。Tā chàng rán dì yáo le yáo tóu, méi yǒu shuō huà.She shook her head disappointedly without saying a word.
- 怅然。Zhè cì shī bài ràng tā gǎn dào shí fēn chàng rán.This failure made him feel extremely upset.
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