可悲

• Pinyin: kě bēi
• Desglose de hanzi: 可 = 丁 + 口 (mouth); 悲 = 非 (not) + 心 (heart)

Significado

Lamentable; triste; deplorable.

Used to express sympathy or disappointment about unfortunate situations, failed endeavors, or pitiable circumstances. Can describe both external events and internal states. Often carries a tone of resignation or helplessness about the situation.

Ejemplos

1. 一个人到了晚年还在为基本生存挣扎，这是多么可悲的事情。
2. 他一辈子都在追求名利，最后却孤独终老，真是可悲。
3. 可悲的是，很多年轻人对本国的历史文化一无所知。

Guía de uso

Contexto: commentary, literature, social critique

Tono: sympathetic

Correcto

• 这种短视行为的结果是可悲的。(The result of such shortsighted behavior is lamentable.)
• 他们的无知是可悲的。(Their ignorance is deplorable.)

Incorrecto

• 今天天气可悲。(Don't use 可悲 to describe weather — use 糟糕 or 不好 instead; 可悲 implies tragedy or pity)

Origen e historia

Compound of 可 (able to, can) + 悲 (sad, sorrowful). Literally means 'able to cause sadness' or 'worthy of grief.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal