āi​jīn

to pity

  • created sense approved 哀矜 · āi​jīn · to pity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    哀矜

    āi​jīn

    to pity

    to feel pity, compassion, or sympathy for someone; to take pity on

    哀 (literal) → 哀 · āi · to pity 矜 (literal) → 矜 · jīn · to pity

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  • created sense approved 哀矜 · āi​jīn · solemn and sorrowful — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    哀矜

    āi​jīn

    solemn and sorrowful

    (literary) sorrowful and solemn; mournful (often of music or atmosphere)

    哀 (literal) → 哀 · āi · sad 矜 (literal) → 矜 · jīn · to be restrained

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