难过

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 听到这个消息我很难过。▶ —
   Sad to hear the news.
2. 别难过。▶ —
   Don't be sad.

Collocations

Mnemonic

难过 nánguò "sad" — 难 + 过 = "hard to pass" → distress. Pairs with 高兴/快乐.

Quick check

1. 难过 lit vs actual?

   • lit "hard pass" → "sad"
   • same
   • unknown
   • tense