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沉痛
chéntòng
1. grief
2. remorse
3. deep in sorrow
4. bitter (anguish)
5. profound (condolences)

Character Breakdown

沉
chén
to sink, to submerge; profound, deep
HSK 5 7 丶
痛
tòng
ache, pain; bitterness, sorrow; deeply, thoroughly
HSK 5 12 丶

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