汉字: 哀
Pinyin: āi (first tone)
Sadness, sorrow, grief.
The character 哀 is often used as a noun or adjective to express sadness or grief, and it appears frequently in formal contexts.
哀 is a character associated with deep emotions and is often used in traditional Chinese literature, poetry, and formal ceremonies to express sorrow or condolences.
我们对他的离去表示深切的哀悼。
We express our deep condolences for his passing.
The character 哀 includes the radical 口 (mouth), which often relates to expressions or emotions, and it conveys the idea of speaking or showing sorrow.