哭 (kū) — to cry, to weep
Definition
Simple everyday verb 'to cry / weep', used when tears come from sadness or pain. 哭泣 is a more formal, written synonym.
verb
to cryto weep
Easily confused
Examples
- ，哭。Tā tài shāng xīn le, kū le qǐ lái.She was so sad that she started crying.
- 哭？Nà ge hái zi wèi shén me yì zhí kū?Why is that child crying all the time?
- 哭，。Bié kū le, mā ma mǎ shàng huí lái.Don't cry, mom will be right back.
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