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悲哀
bēi'āi
Description
"悲哀"是一个很难过、很伤心的意思，常常用在心里很痛苦的时候。
"悲哀" means very sad and sorrowful, often used when feeling deep pain inside.
它比"难过"更正式，也更有一种深深的、说不出来的伤心。
It is more formal than "难过" and expresses a deep, indescribable sadness.
Meanings
悲哀bēi'āi
grief; sorrow; deep sadness
她的眼里满是悲哀。
Her eyes were full of sorrow.
悲哀bēi'āi
sad; sorrowful; grieved
听到这个消息，大家都很悲哀。
Everyone was very sad to hear the news.
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Notes
- Etymology
悲 (sorrow) + 哀 (grief), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
more formal and literary than 难过; suggests profound, often lasting sorrow.
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