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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bēi'āi
"在追悼会上，他举杯表达悲哀。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to describe a feeling of sorrow or grief, often associated with a ceremonial context.
"During the memorial, the attendees raised their cups in a bēi-āi to honor the departed." - 2
A cultural expression of sadness, particularly in relation to drinking rituals.
"The bēi-āi was palpable as they shared stories of their lost friend over drinks."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bēi-āi' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where 'bēi' means 'cup' and 'āi' refers to 'sorrow' or 'grief'. The combination reflects a cultural expression of sadness often associated with drinking or toasting in a melancholic context, evolving through historical practices of mourning and remembrance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bēi-āi" is said worldwide
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tristesse
Transliteration: tristesse
"Il a levé son verre en signe de tristesse."
Trauer
Transliteration: Trauer
"Er hob sein Glas in Trauer."
tristezza
Transliteration: tristezza
"Ha alzato il bicchiere in segno di tristezza."
tristeza
Transliteration: tristeza
"Levantó su copa en señal de tristeza."
tristeza
Transliteration: tristeza
"Levantou seu copo em sinal de tristeza."
दुख
Transliteration: dukh
"उसने दुख में अपना गिलास उठाया।"
悲哀
Transliteration: bēi'āi
"在追悼会上，他举杯表达悲哀。"
슬픔
Transliteration: seulpeum
"그는 슬픔을 담아 잔을 들었다."
悲しみ
Transliteration: kanashimi
"彼は悲しみを込めて杯を上げた。"
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