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凄惨
qīcǎn
Description
凄惨的意思是非常悲惨、可怕，让人看了很难过。
The meaning of 凄惨 is very tragic and terrible, making people feel sad when they see it.
我们常用它来说很严重的事故或者很痛苦的画面。
We often use it to describe very serious accidents or very painful scenes.
Meanings
凄惨qīcǎn
tragic; miserable; ghastly; wretched
那场车祸的场面非常凄惨。
The scene of the car accident was very tragic.
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Notes
- Nuance
stronger and more visual than 悲惨, often describing bloody or shocking scenes.
- Etymology
凄 (bleak, sad) + 惨 (cruel, tragic) — two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
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