痛哭

tòngkū

verb #15,914

Meanings

1 to cry bitterly
2 to weep in anguish

Characters

to cry; to weep

Examples

听到消息后，她忍不住痛哭起来。

Tīngdào xiāoxi hòu, tā rěnbuzhù tòngkū qǐlái.

After hearing the news, she couldn't help but burst into bitter tears.

他痛哭流涕地请求原谅。

Tā tòngkūliútì de qǐngqiú yuánliàng.

He begged for forgiveness with tears streaming down his face.

Tips

usage

Often extended to 痛哭流涕 (tòngkūliútì, to cry until tears and snot flow) for emphasis. Stronger than 哭 alone — implies deep grief or anguish, not just tears.

Stroke Order

痛 tòng

哭 kū