难过 nánguò
sad / upset
难过 (nánguò) means "sad / upset" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 难过
心里
xīnlǐ
in the heart / inside
舒服
shūfu
comfortable / well
虽然
suīrán
although
生病
shēngbìng
to get sick / ill
舒服
shūfu
comfortable
笑着
xiàozhe
smiling
更
gèng
even more
输
shū
to lose (a game/competition)
Frequently asked questions
What does 难过 (nánguò) mean in Chinese?
难过 (nánguò) means "sad / upset" in Chinese. 难过 (nánguò) means "sad / upset" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 难过 in a sentence?
Use 难过 (nánguò) the way you would use "sad / upset" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 难过?
Common words that pair with 难过 include 心里, 舒服, 虽然. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 难过 (nánguò) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 难过 means "sad / upset"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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