Discussion of 难过/難過 [nán guò] sad, bad, sorry (about); (of life) difficult, hard

Discussion of 难过/難過

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In this part, we discuss the difference between 悲伤 and 难过.

1. 悲伤 is used in written Chinese. We rarely say it in daily life. 难过 is very colloquial.

2. 难过 has this meaning "difficult, hard", while 悲伤 does not have this usage.

3. You are right, 难过 and 悲伤 can be used to describe a person's feeling.

4. 悲伤 can be used to describe a thing or an event which triggers sad feelings of a person, e.g. 悲伤的歌, 悲伤的旋律, 悲伤的故事, 悲伤的季节, etc., while 难过 does not have this usage. If we have to use 难过 in these examples, we say 令人难过的歌/旋律／故事...

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Are there any common phrases or proverbs that use 难过 (nánguò)?

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1. 难过的日子 (nánguò de rìzi): "difficult days". This phrase is used to describe a period of time when one is experiencing difficulties or hardships.

2. 难过的心情 (nánguò de xīnqíng): "sad feelings". This phrase is used to describe a feeling of sadness or sorrow.

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Are there any synonyms for 难过 (nánguò)?

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1. 悲伤 (bēishāng): This word means "sad, sorrowful, grief-stricken".

2. 悲痛 (bēitòng): This word means "sorrowful, grief-stricken, heartbroken".

3. 悲哀 (bēi'āi): This word means "sorrowful, grief-stricken, mournful".

4. 悲惨 (bēicǎn): This word means "miserable, wretched, pitiful".

5. 悲痛欲绝 (bēitòng yùjué): This phrase means "heartbroken, grief-stricken, inconsolable".

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