可怜 meaning and pronunciation

可怜
Simplified word
可憐
Traditional word

可怜 English definition

kě lián

  • pitiful
  • pathetic

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Characters

  • (kě): can; may; able to; to approve; to permit; to suit; (particle used for emphasis) certainly; very;
  • (lián): to pity; sympathize

Sentences examples with 可怜

  • 这个小孩儿找不到家了,真可怜。
    Zhège xiǎo hái'ér zhǎo bù dàojiāle, zhēn kělián.