The word 悲伤 (bēishāng) is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a layer of meaning to create a profound sense of sorrow. The first character, 悲, depicts a wounded or non-heart (the top component 非 originally implied "contrary" or "wrong") above the symbol for heart (心), conveying a heart in distress or profound grief. The second, 伤, visually represents a person (亻) being weakened or harmed under a shelter (the 力 and 一 components suggest force and containment), implying injury or hurt. Placed together, they merge the internal, emotional ache of 悲 with the sharp, wounding pain of 伤, forming a complete picture of deep, heartfelt sorrow.