English–Chinese
“tragedy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbēi jù
Example
这件事真是个悲剧。zhè jiàn shì zhēn shì gè bēi jù
This really is a tragedy.
How to say “tragedy” in Chinese
“Tragedy” in Chinese is 悲剧 (bēi jù).
A story or real-life event whose painful outcome leaves suffering and loss at the center.
Example sentences with 悲剧
这部电影以悲剧收场，观众泪流满面。zhè bù diàn yǐng yǐ bēi jù shōu chǎng guān zhòng lèi liú mǎn miàn
This movie ends in tragedy, and the audience is in tears.
Tips for using 悲剧
- English speakers often reserve "tragedy" for very serious events, but everyday Chinese can use 悲剧 (bēijù, "tragedy") for a smaller mishap when the speaker is being dramatic or ironic.