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“deeply saddened” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintòng xīn

Example

看到新闻我感到痛心。kàn dào xīn wén wǒ gǎn dào tòng xīn

Seeing the news, I feel deeply saddened.

Illustration for 痛心 (deeply saddened)

How to say “deeply saddened” in Chinese

“Deeply saddened” in Chinese is 痛心 (tòng xīn).

A grave event leaves a deep, heavy ache in the heart.

Full entry for 痛心: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 痛心

政府对这一失误表示痛心并道歉。zhèng fǔ duì zhè yì shī wù biǎo shì tòng xīn bìng dào qiàn

The government expressed deep sadness over this mistake and apologized.

Tips for using 痛心

  • This adjective suits serious news, condolences, and solemn public comments more than a small everyday disappointment.

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