Meaning
悲痛 describes a state of profound sadness and grief, typically associated with significant loss such as the death of a loved one or a tragic event. It combines the concepts of sorrow (悲) and pain (痛) to express deep emotional suffering. This is a formal, literary term that conveys more intensity than everyday words like 伤心.
Usage
悲痛 is commonly used in formal contexts, news reports, eulogies, and literary writing to describe intense grief. It often appears in phrases like 悲痛万分 (extremely grieved) or 沉痛哀悼 (to mourn with deep sorrow). Native speakers use it primarily in serious, solemn situations rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01听到老师去世的消息，学生们都感到万分悲痛。, .Upon hearing the news of the teacher's death, the students all felt extremely grieved.
- 02她悲痛地说不出话来。.She was so heartbroken that she couldn't speak.
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Common collocations
- 悲痛万分extremely grieved
- 悲痛欲绝heartbroken, overcome with grief
- 感到悲痛to feel grief
- 悲痛的心情sorrowful mood
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Origin
The word combines 悲 (sorrow) with 痛 (pain), literally meaning 'sorrowful pain' to express grief that affects one both emotionally and physically.