bei1 fan5悲憤悲愤
Jyutpingbei1 fan5
Yalebēi fáhn
Definition
Grief-stricken and indignant; sad and angry.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Expresses a complex emotional state where deep sorrow is coupled with a strong sense of injustice or resentment. It is a formal term often found in news reports or written commentary rather than casual conversation. Using it in everyday speech can sound overly dramatic or literary.
Examples
Seeing this incident really makes people feel sad and indignant.
He was filled with grief and indignation, wanting to find someone to argue with immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
turn grief and anger into strength
filled with grief and indignation
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple sadness like 傷心, as it specifically requires the element of indignation or anger toward an unfair situation.
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Grammar guides
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