Chinese

chéntòng
Meaning: deeply grieved; sorrowful; painful
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

聽到這個噩耗,大家的心情都十分沉痛。
听到这个噩耗,大家的心情都十分沉痛。
Hearing this bad news, everyone's mood was very sorrowful.
我們懷著沉痛的心情緬懷這位偉大的科學家。
We cherish the memory of this great scientist with a heavy heart.

Usage Notes

Used to describe deep sorrow or a grave situation.

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