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痛哭
tòngkū
Description
痛哭的意思是很伤心地大声哭。
"痛哭" means to cry loudly and sorrowfully.
人在特别难过的时候，可能会痛哭。
People may 痛哭 when they are especially sad.
Meanings
痛哭tòngkū
to cry bitterly; weep sorrowfully
听到这个坏消息，她痛哭起来。
Upon hearing the bad news, she burst into tears.
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Notes
- Etymology
痛 (painfully, intensely) + 哭 (to cry), so "to cry painfully."
- Nuance
stronger than plain 哭, implying deep grief and loud weeping.
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