English–Chinese
“grief” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbēi tòng
Example
听到他去世的消息，全家都沉浸在悲痛中。tīng dào tā qù shì de xiāo xī quán jiā dōu chén jìn zài bēi tòng zhōng
After hearing the news of his death, the whole family was immersed in grief.
How to say “grief” in Chinese
“Grief” in Chinese is 悲痛 (bēi tòng).
A heavy sorrow held deep inside, often expressed through quiet mourning.
Example sentences with 悲痛
我们对遇难者家属深感悲痛。wǒ men duì yù nàn zhě jiā shǔ shēn gǎn bēi tòng
We feel deep grief for the families of the victims.
Tips for using 悲痛
- In everyday Chinese, its solemn register fits news reports, memorial writing, and public condolences better than talk about small daily setbacks.