Chinese
bēicǎn
Meaning: miserable; tragic; wretched
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

悲慘
悲
慘
悲惨
悲
惨

Example sentences

His childhood was very miserable, making people feel very sympathetic.
他落得如此悲慘的下場,真是罪有應得。
他落得如此悲惨的下场,真是罪有应得。
He ended up with such a tragic fate; he truly deserved it.
聽到這個悲慘的消息,令人感到十分痛心。
听到这个悲惨的消息,令人感到十分痛心。
It is deeply distressing to hear this tragic news.

Usage Notes

Describes situations or lives that are extremely sad or full of suffering.

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