痛心

tòng xīn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. grieved
2. pained

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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高兴

gāo xìng

happy

痛心表示悲伤，高兴表示愉悦

Related words

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痛心疾首

tòng xīn jí shǒu

bitter and hateful (idiom)

成语，表示极度痛恨或悲痛

心疼

xīn téng

to love dearly

更口语化，强调不舍得或怜惜

Synonyms

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悲伤

bēi shāng

sad; sorrowful

表示内心的悲痛，常用于描述心情

Usage notes

Common mistakes

痛心是形容词，不能直接带宾语，常见错误：*我痛心他。正确：我为他感到痛心。

Example Sentences

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这个消息让人感到痛心。

This news makes people feel grieved.

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Words Containing 痛心