难过

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"难过" (nán guò) primarily describes the feeling of sadness or emotional distress. It is often used to express personal sorrow or discomfort caused by unfortunate events.

Common Contexts

This word frequently appears in everyday conversations about feelings, such as reacting to bad news, personal failures, or empathetic responses to others' troubles.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "难过" (gǎndào nánguò): to feel sad; a common way to express experiencing sadness.
  • "难过" (hěn nánguò): very sad; intensifies the emotional state.
  • "因为...难过" (yīnwèi... ér nánguò): to be sad because of...; explains the cause of sadness.

Nuances

"难过" focuses on emotional pain rather than physical difficulty, despite the character "" meaning "difficult." It is more about inner feelings than external challenges.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "难过" with "困难" (kùnnán), which means "difficult" or "hard" in a more general or physical sense. "难过" is specifically about feeling sad or upset.

Example Sentences

I felt very sad when I heard this news.

He was sad all day because he didn't do well on the exam.

Seeing my friend sad, I want to help comfort him.