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Chinese
yōushāng
Meaning: sad; sorrowful; full of grief
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

她聽到老朋友離世的消息後,神情顯得格外憂傷。
她听到老朋友离世的消息后,神情显得格外忧伤。
After hearing that her old friend had died, her expression looked deeply sorrowful.

Usage Notes

This adjective describes deep sadness or grief and is more literary or serious than a casual word such as sad.

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