悲观

悲觀

bēiguān

adjective HSK 7 #10,323

Meanings

1 pessimistic
2 gloomy (outlook)

Characters

Literally 'sad outlook' — seeing the world through a lens of sorrow.

Examples

不要对未来太悲观。

Bùyào duì wèilái tài bēiguān.

Don't be too pessimistic about the future.

他对经济形势持悲观态度。

Tā duì jīngjì xíngshì chí bēiguān tàidu.

He holds a pessimistic attitude toward the economic situation.

Tips

usage

悲观 is the exact opposite of 乐观 (lèguān, optimistic). The pair works perfectly: 悲 (sad) vs 乐 (happy), but both share 观 (outlook). A very symmetrical and elegant contrast.

Stroke Order

悲 bēi

观 guān