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The character 悲, denoting sorrow, combines the heart radical 心 with the component 非, which functions phonetically yet implies negation or wrongness, etymologically pointing to a heart distressed by adverse conditions. In classical usage, 悲 often encompassed both personal grief and a sense of pity for others, but its meaning gradually concentrated more on internalized sadness over time. This evolution in semantics reflects a shift from broader empathetic connotations to a focused expression of melancholy, while its structural composition has remained unchanged, continuously highlighting the emotional resonance of the heart.
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悲剧令人深思。
他的表情很悲伤。
听到这个消息，她很悲痛。
这部电影的结局十分悲哀。
请不要沉浸在悲观情绪里。
那段悲惨的历史不应被遗忘。
他的离去给亲友带来无尽悲恸。
诗人笔下的悲凉秋色触动人心。