悽 (qī) - Miserable, sorrowful, desolate & describes a state of deep sadness, grief, or

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悽 · qī

Miserable, sorrowful, desolate;

describes a state of deep sadness, grief, or bleakness.

Miserable, sorrowful, desolatedescribes a state of deep sadness, grief, or

Usage highlights

Desolate and miserableMiserable and sorrowfulMournful and movingBitter weepingDesolate wind and bitter rainSorrowful countenance

Synonyms

  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 哀— grief, mourning
  • 惨— miserable, tragic

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 乐— happy, cheerful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scene was desolate and miserable (悽凉的景象).
  • She wept bitterly (悽然泪下).
  • The sound was mournful and moving (悽婉的歌声).
  • A bleak and cold wind (悽风冷雨).

Collocations

  • Desolate and miserable(悽凉)
  • Miserable and sorrowful(悽惨)
  • Mournful and moving(悽婉)
  • Bitter weeping(悽泣)
  • Desolate wind and bitter rain(悽风苦雨)
  • Sorrowful countenance(悽容)

Idioms

  • Desolate wind and bitter rain(悽风苦雨)
  • Miserable and wretched(悽悽惨惨)
  • Grief-stricken and sorrowful(悽怆流涕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to convey profound sadness or desolation.
  • Evokes imagery of autumn, separation, and loneliness in traditional artistic expression.

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