悲惨 bēicǎn miserable
miserable; tragic
How to remember 悲惨: 悲 sorrow + 惨 miserable = miserable.
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How it is used
- Miserable and tragic - of a fate, life, or scene - 悲惨的命运 (bēicǎn de mìngyùn) a tragic fate, 悲惨世界 Les Misérables.
- Describes objectively wretched circumstances (poverty, death, suffering), stronger than 可怜 (kělián, pitiable).
- Modifies situations/experiences; not typically used for a fleeting mood.