🇨🇳 How to say

“sad” in Chinese

难过nánguò
Illustration of "sad" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young girl sits alone on a park bench, her head bowed as she watches fallen leaves drift by. Her shoulders slump sligh…

Usage note

难过 literally means 'hard to pass' and is used for temporary sadness, like after disappointing news or a small loss—it's common in everyday conversation.

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