悲惨

悲慘

bēicǎn

adjective HSK 7-9 #4,046

Meanings

Sad and miserable - a tragic situation.

HSK 5

这部电影讲述了一个悲惨的故事。

Zhèbù diànyǐng jiǎngshù le yígè bēicǎn de gùshi.

This movie tells a tragic story.

HSK 6

战争给人民带来了悲惨的生活。

Zhànzhēng gěi rénmín dàilái le bēicǎn de shēnghuó.

War brought a miserable life to the people.

HSK 6

他的遭遇非常悲惨。

Tā de zāoyù fēicháng bēicǎn.

His experience was extremely tragic.

usage

悲惨 (tragic, wretched) vs 悲伤 (bēishāng, sad/sorrowful) vs 凄惨 (qīcǎn, miserable/desolate). 悲惨 emphasizes the severity of suffering.

悲 bēi

惨 cǎn