The Chinese word 难过 is often translated as “sad” or “upset”. However, it can also have a deeper meaning of feeling difficult or troubled. It is commonly used to describe emotional states, such as feeling down or depressed, as well as physical discomfort. For example, if someone is feeling homesick, they might say “我很难过”, which means “I feel very sad/difficult”. Overall, 难过 is a versatile word that can convey a range of emotions and experiences.
Translation
Verb: to feel sorry, to be sad
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我很难过，因为我和我的朋友吵架了 | wǒ hěn nánguò, yīnwèi wǒ hé wǒ de péngyǒu chǎojiàle | I am very sad because I had a fight with my friend |
| 他的离开让我感到很难过 | tā de líkāi ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn nánguò | His departure made me feel very sad |
| 经历了这么多事情，她感到很难过 | jīnglìle zhème duō shìqíng, tā gǎndào hěn nánguò | After experiencing so many things, she felt very sad |
| 失去了一位亲人，他感到非常难过 | shīqùle yī wèi qīnrén, tā gǎndào fēicháng nánguò | Losing a loved one, he felt extremely sad |
| 看到这么多人失业，我感到很难过 | kàn dào zhème duō rén shīyè, wǒ gǎndào hěn nánguò | Seeing so many people lose their jobs, I feel very sad |
| 这个消息让我感到很难过，因为我很喜欢那个演员 | zhège xiāoxi ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn nánguò, yīnwèi wǒ hěn xǐhuān nàgè yǎnyuán | This news made me feel very sad because I really like that actor |
HSK
难过 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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