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Chinese
chóuchàng
Meaning: melancholy; wistful sadness; disappointed longing
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

畢業後,他和朋友道別,空蕩的教室讓他心裡有些惆悵。
毕业后,他和朋友道别,空荡的教室让他心里有些惆怅。
After graduation, saying goodbye to his friends made the empty classroom feel especially wistful to him.

Usage Notes

Describes a subdued, lingering sadness often connected with parting, regret, unfulfilled hopes, or nostalgia. It is more literary and nuanced than ordinary sadness.

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