悲痛 bēitòng grieved
grieved; sorrowful
How to remember 悲痛: 悲 sorrow + 痛 ache = grieved.
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How it is used
- Deep grief/sorrow, especially over a death or great loss - 悲痛欲绝 (bēitòng yù jué) overcome with grief, 万分悲痛 (wànfēn bēitòng) profoundly grieved.
- Heavier and more acute than 悲哀; 痛 adds a piercing pain, reserved for serious loss.
- Formal register, common in condolences and mourning.