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“joys and sorrows” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbēi huān lí hé

Example

人生就是悲欢离合,学会坦然面对。rén shēng jiù shì bēi huān lí hé xué huì tǎn rán miàn duì

Life has its joys and sorrows, so learn to face them calmly.

Illustration for 悲欢离合 (joys and sorrows)

How to say “joys and sorrows” in Chinese

“Joys and sorrows” in Chinese is 悲欢离合 (bēi huān lí hé).

The full range of life's emotional turns and changing relationships, from grief and joy to separation and reunion.

Full entry for 悲欢离合: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 悲欢离合

年轻人更容易经历悲欢离合。nián qīng rén gèng róng yì jīng lì bēi huān lí hé

Young people are more likely to experience life's joys and sorrows.

Tips for using 悲欢离合

  • In everyday conversation, this idiom sounds more literary than a plain description of life's changes, so it fits reflective comments better than casual small talk.

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