难过 nánguò sad
be grieved; be sad; have a hard time
How to remember 难过: 难 difficult + 过 to cross = sad.
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How it is used
- Chiefly 'sad/upset' emotionally - 心里很难过 (xīnli hěn nánguò) I feel really down.
- 难过 is inward sorrow/heartache; 伤心 (shāngxīn) is stronger heartbreak, 难受 (nánshòu) is broader physical/emotional discomfort.
- Second, literal sense 'hard to get through': 日子不好过 / 难过 a tough time to get by.
- Common line: 别难过 (bié nánguò) don't be sad.
Example sentences
- 我很难过。 Wǒ hěn nánguò.I'm sad.
- 你在难过吗？ Nǐ zài nánguò ma?Are you sad?
- 他感到十分难过。 Tā gǎndào shífēn nánguò.He feels very sad.