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惨痛
cǎntòng
Description
"惨痛"是指非常痛苦、让人难过的经历，常常用来说失败或教训。
"惨痛" refers to a very painful and distressing experience, often used to describe failures or lessons.
这个词比较正式，也比较重，我们不会用它说小事。
This word is quite formal and serious; we don't use it for trivial matters.
Meanings
惨痛cǎntòng
deeply painful; bitter and sorrowful
这次失败给了我们惨痛的教训。
This failure taught us a painful lesson.
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Notes
- Etymology
惨 (miserable, tragic) + 痛 (pain); together "tragic and painful."
- Nuance
heavier and more formal than 痛苦; often paired with 教训 or 代价.
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