bei1 caam2悲慘悲惨
Jyutpingbei1 caam2
Yalebēi cháam
Definition
Tragic and miserable; highly unfortunate and heart-wrenching.
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How it's used
Focuses on extreme misfortune or suffering rather than just being sad or disappointed. It carries a heavy, dramatic weight and is often used to describe life stories or situations that evoke deep sympathy. While it can describe a person, it is more frequently used to characterize events or circumstances.
Examples
That experience of his is truly tragic.
Why do you feel so miserable?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor inconveniences or temporary bad moods, as it implies a level of suffering that is quite severe. Using it for something trivial can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
