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同情

tóng qíng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to sympathize with
  • sympathy

Definition

对别人的不幸遭遇表示理解和怜悯。

Understanding and pity for the misfortunes of others.

Usage

用于表达对他人的困难或痛苦感到难过,并可能提供安慰或帮助。

Used to express sadness about others' difficulties or suffering, and possibly offer comfort or help.

Examples

  • 1 我非常同情他的遭遇。(I deeply sympathize with his misfortune.)
  • 2 她对我表示了同情,让我感到温暖。(She showed me sympathy, which made me feel warm.)
  • 3 请不要滥用别人的同情心。(Please don't abuse others' sympathy.)
  • 4 我们应当同情并帮助那些无家可归的人。(We should sympathize with and help those who are homeless.)
  • 5 在灾难面前,人们彼此表达了同情和支持。(In the face of disaster, people expressed sympathy and support for each other.)
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