悲观

• Pinyin: bēi guān
• Desglose de hanzi: 悲 = 非 (not) + 心 (heart); 观 = 见 (see) + 雚 (phonetic)

Significado

Pesimista; de visión negativa.

The opposite of 乐观 (optimistic). Describes a tendency to expect the worst or focus on negative aspects. Can be temporary or a general personality trait. Not always negative — realistic pessimism can be a form of prudent planning.

Ejemplos

1. 他对经济形势持悲观态度，觉得短期内不会好转。
2. 不要太悲观，凡事往好的方面想。
3. 悲观的人容易错过机会，因为他们总是先看到困难。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotions, psychology, outlook

Tono: reflective

Correcto

• 我对这件事比较悲观。(I'm rather pessimistic about this.)
• 他天生性格悲观。(He's naturally pessimistic.)

Incorrecto

• 用'悲观'批评谨慎的人 (Don't criticize cautious people as 悲观 — careful planning isn't the same as pessimism)

Origen e historia

悲 (sad) + 观 (view/outlook). A sad or negative view of things.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal