Meaning
悲观 describes a pessimistic attitude or negative way of viewing situations, expecting unfavorable outcomes. It combines the concepts of sadness (悲) and observation/outlook (观), literally meaning 'sad view.' This word characterizes people who tend to focus on potential problems and anticipate the worst.
Usage
Commonly used to describe someone's general attitude toward life or their view of a specific situation. Often appears in psychological or philosophical contexts, or when discussing someone's mental state. Can be used both to describe temporary pessimism about particular events or a person's overall disposition.
Examples
- 01他对公司的前景很悲观。.He is very pessimistic about the company's prospects.
- 02不要太悲观，事情会好起来的。, .Don't be too pessimistic, things will get better.
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Common collocations
- 悲观主义pessimism
- 悲观情绪pessimistic mood
- 悲观态度pessimistic attitude
- 过于悲观overly pessimistic
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Origin
The word combines 悲 (sadness) with 观 (view/perspective), creating the meaning of 'viewing things through sadness' or having a sad outlook. This compound reflects the philosophical concept of one's worldview being colored by negative expectations.