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惨痛
cǎn tòng
Meaning
- painful
- bitter
Definition
形容处境或经历极其痛苦和悲惨。
Describing a situation or experience that is extremely painful and tragic.
Usage
通常用来形容灾难、失败、教训等带来的深刻痛苦和教训。
Often used to describe the deep pain and lessons brought by disasters, failures, or lessons.
Examples
- 1 这次事故给我们带来了惨痛的教训。（This accident taught us a painful lesson.）
- 2 战争的惨痛经历让许多人终生难忘。（The painful experience of war is unforgettable for many.）
- 3 他因为一次惨痛的失败而一蹶不振。（He was devastated by a bitter failure.）
- 4 那段惨痛的历史我们永远不能忘记。（We must never forget that painful history.）
- 5 经济危机的惨痛后果影响了整个国家。（The painful consequences of the economic crisis affected the whole country.）
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