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同情 (tóngqíng) vs 怜悯 (liánmǐn): 同情 emphasizes shared feelings or compassion, while 怜悯 focuses more on pity or sorrow for someone's misfortune.
Be careful not to confuse 同情 with 赞同 (support or agree), as they convey different sentiments. 同情 is typically used in informal contexts, especially when discussing emotional issues. Common collocations include '得到同情' (to receive sympathy) and '表示同情' (to express sympathy).
As an HSK 4 word, 同情 connects well with other emotions and feelings vocabulary at this level, such as 快乐 (happiness) and 悲伤 (sadness). Focus on using it in sentences that convey emotional understanding to enhance your conversational skills.
Learners often mistakenly use 同情 when they mean to express agreement, such as saying '我同情你的观点' (I sympathize with your viewpoint), which should actually use 赞同 instead. Always ensure you're addressing emotional contexts with 同情.
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How to say to sympathize with in Chinese
“to sympathize with” in Chinese is同情
同情 refers to the feeling of compassion or sympathy towards someone's suffering or misfortune. It is commonly used in contexts where one person expresses understanding or shared feelings with another, often in situations of hardship or emotional distress.
When to use 同情
Be careful not to confuse 同情 with 赞同 (support or agree), as they convey different sentiments. 同情 is typically used in informal contexts, especially when discussing emotional issues. Common collocations include '得到同情' (to receive sympathy) and '表示同情' (to express sympathy).
同情 or something close to it
同情 (tóngqíng) vs 怜悯 (liánmǐn): 同情 emphasizes shared feelings or compassion, while 怜悯 focuses more on pity or sorrow for someone's misfortune.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 同情 when they mean to express agreement, such as saying '我同情你的观点' (I sympathize with your viewpoint), which should actually use 赞同 instead. Always ensure you're addressing emotional contexts with 同情.
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Grammar patterns of 同情
同情 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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即便这是他的错，也应该多一些理解和____。
Even if it is his fault, there should be more understanding and compassion.
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Cultural Notes for 同情
In Western cultures, sympathy may sometimes be perceived as pity, whereas in Chinese culture, it is more about shared emotional experiences and support without a hierarchical distinction.
Frequently asked questions about 同情
You can say '我对他的遭遇感到同情' (I feel sympathy for his situation).
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