惆怅若失 in English chou2 chang4 ruo4 shi1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to feel despondent (idiomatic expression)

Simplified Characters

惆 怅 若 失

Traditional Characters

惆 悵 若 失

Pinyin

chou2 chang4 ruo4 shi1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

惆chou2forlorn 怅chang4regretful 若ruo4to seem 失shi1to lose