- 痛哭流涕 tòngkūliútì to weep bitterlyto cry with deep anguish; to be moved to tears and snivel uncontrollably
- 失声痛哭 shīshēngtòngkū to burst out weepingto burst into tears and lose one's voice from grief; to weep uncontrollably or lose control of one's voice while crying
- 抱头痛哭 bàotóutòngkū to weep in each other's armsto weep together while holding each other, typically due to extreme sadness or overwhelming joy; to cry on each other's shoulder
- 痛哭失声 tòngkūshīshēng to be choked with tearsTo cry so bitterly that one loses one's voice or is unable to speak; to wail due to intense grief
- 号啕痛哭 háotáotòngkū to wailto cry loudly; to burst into a storm of tears