() - to sigh & to lament

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to sigh;

to lament;

to groan;

also used in classical texts to express sorrow or regret.

to sighto lamentto groan

Usage highlights

to sigh deeplylament for the pastgroan in painexpress regretsorrowful sigh

Synonyms

  • to sigh
  • to mourn; sorrow
  • to regret

Antonyms

  • to rejoice; happiness
  • joy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sighed deeply in sorrow (譩然长叹).
  • The poem expresses lament for the past (譩古).
  • She groaned in pain (譩痛).

Collocations

  • to sigh deeply(譩然)
  • lament for the past(譩古)
  • groan in pain(譩痛)
  • express regret(譩悔)
  • sorrowful sigh(譩叹)

Idioms

  • Deep sigh of regret(譩然长叹)
  • Lamenting the ancients(譩古伤今)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Used to express deep emotional states like sorrow, regret, or lamentation.
  • Considered a literary character rather than one for everyday modern use.

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