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    Expressing 'to be distressed' with 痛心 (tòngxīn)

    Description & Modification
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    令人 + 痛心

    Explanation

    The word 痛心 (tòngxīn) means "to be distressed," "to be grieved," or "heartbroken." It combines 痛 (pain) and 心 (heart) to express deep emotional anguish over something unfortunate or unjust. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to convey strong sorrow.

    Examples

    • 看到这样的结果，所有人都感到痛心。

      kàndào zhèyàng de jiéguǒ, suǒyǒu rén dōu gǎndào tòngxīn.

      Seeing such a result, everyone felt heartbroken.

    • 他对环境遭到破坏感到非常痛心。

      tā duì huánjìng zāodào pòhuài gǎndào fēicháng tòngxīn.

      He felt deeply pained by the damage done to the environment.

    • 这件事让父母痛心不已。

      zhè jiàn shì ràng fùmǔ tòngxīn bùyǐ.

      This matter caused the parents immense heartache.

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