缠绵悱恻 — “Deeply distressed and sorrowful”
缠绵悱恻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deeply distressed and sorrowful”. Lingering and poignant (especially describing emotions in literature or music). Literally, “lingering and sorrowful; entangled and mournful”.
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缠绵悱恻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
缠绵悱恻 Character Breakdown
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她的歌声缠绵悱恻，深深打动了听众的心弦。
Her singing was deeply poignant and sorrowful, profoundly touching the hearts of the listeners.
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What does 缠绵悱恻 mean?
缠绵悱恻 (chán mián fěi cè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Deeply distressed and sorrowful”.
How do you pronounce 缠绵悱恻?
缠绵悱恻 is pronounced chán mián fěi cè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 缠绵悱恻 literally mean?
Literally, 缠绵悱恻 means “lingering and sorrowful; entangled and mournful”. It is used to mean “Deeply distressed and sorrowful”.
What is the Chinese definition of 缠绵悱恻?
悱恻：悲苦的样子。旧时形容内心痛苦难以排解。也指文章感情婉转凄凉。