Chinese word

别难过

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié nán guò

Meaning

  • interjectiondon't be sad

Example

别难过，我在你身边。bié nán guò wǒ zài nǐ shēn biān

Don't be sad; I'm by your side.

Illustration for 别难过 (don't be sad)

More examples

别难过吧，我们去散散心。bié nán guò ba wǒ men qù sàn sàn xīn

Don't be sad; let's go out and take your mind off things.

Core concept

A brief spoken gesture helps sadness loosen its hold.

Common phrases

  • 别难过吧bié nán guò ba

    don't be sad

  • 别难过哦bié nán guò ó

    don't be sad

Similar words

别伤心bié shāng xīn: A brief comfort for someone whose feelings are hurt.
别难受bié nán shòu: A brief way to comfort someone who feels physically or emotionally unwell.
别灰心bié huī xīn: A brief encouragement for someone who feels discouraged after a setback.
没事méi shì: A brief reassurance that there is no problem and everything is all right.

Definition in Chinese

用于劝慰对方不要伤心或难过，常作为口语的感叹词。yòng yú quàn wèi duì fāng bú yào shāng xīn huò nán guò cháng zuò wéi kóu yǔ de gǎn tàn cí

Word origin

别难过 (biénánguò, "don't be sad") combines 别 (bié, "do not") with 难过 (nánguò, "feel sad"), turning a negative command into a familiar expression of comfort.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, short encouragements can sound like commands, so a gentle tone and signs of care help this phrase feel supportive rather than dismissive.

Other meanings

  • cheer upinterjection
  • don't lose heartinterjection

Opposites

  • 高兴点gāo xìng diǎncheer upinterjection

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