tung3 sam1痛心
Jyutpingtung3 sam1
Yaletung sām
Definition
Deeply distressed, pained, or grieved.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Expresses a deep, internal sense of sorrow or heartache, often regarding a situation that feels unjust or tragic. Unlike simple sadness, it carries a sense of moral weight or helplessness. It is frequently used in news reports or formal discussions about social issues to describe collective disappointment or grief.
Examples
Seeing him like this, I am truly distressed.
Everyone feels a bit grieved that this happened.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical pain, which is expressed using 痛. While 痛心 implies emotional distress, it cannot be used to describe a headache or a stomach ache.
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