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tragedy

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bei1ju4 bēijù

Meaning


Primary

tragedy

Alternatives

tragic

Mnemonic


A 悲剧 tragedy is a 剧 drama with a 悲 sad ending. Or anything with a 悲 sad ending, really.

Usage


这 部 电影 是 悲剧 吗?

Is this movie a tragedy?

我 的 人生 是 悲剧 还是 喜剧?

Is my life a tragedy or a comedy?

他 的 人生 充满 了 悲剧。

His life is full of tragedy.