悷 (lì) - Sad & sorrowful

悷Tone 4

lì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

悷 · lì

Sad;

sorrowful;

mournful;

describes a state of grief or deep sadness.

Sadsorrowfulmournful

Usage highlights

Sorrowful expressionMournful feelingsDeep griefSad stateGrieving heart

Synonyms

  • 悲— sad; sorrowful
  • 哀— grieving; mournful
  • 伤— sad; grieved

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy; joyful
  • 乐— happy; cheerful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt deeply sorrowful (悷悷) after the loss.
  • The poem expresses mournful emotions (悷情).
  • Her expression was full of grief (悷容).

Collocations

  • Sorrowful expression(悷容)
  • Mournful feelings(悷情)
  • Deep grief(悷悷)
  • Sad state(悷状)
  • Grieving heart(悷心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical literary character describing profound sadness, often found in classical poetry and texts.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily appearing in classical literary contexts.

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