悲痛欲绝

他很悲痛欲绝。

He is very heartbroken.

A1 students can use '很' (very) to help understand the intensity, even if it's slightly redundant.

我不喜欢悲痛欲绝的故事。

I don't like stories that are overwhelmingly sad.

Using the idiom as an adjective to describe a 'story'.

看到他悲痛欲绝，我也想哭。

Seeing him so heartbroken, I also want to cry.

Simple cause and effect sentence.

他为什么悲痛欲绝？

Why is he overwhelmed with grief?

Using the idiom in a question.

这是一个悲痛欲绝的电影。

This is a very sad movie.

Using '的' to link the idiom to a noun.

她悲痛欲绝地回家了。

She went home overwhelmed with grief.

Using '地' to turn the idiom into an adverb.

他的狗死了，他悲痛欲绝。

His dog died, and he is heartbroken.

Contextualizing the emotion with a simple event.

不要悲痛欲绝，好吗？

Don't be so heartbroken, okay?

Imperative sentence using the idiom.

因为失去了好朋友，他悲痛欲绝。

Because he lost his best friend, he was overwhelmed with grief.

Using '因为' (because) to explain the reason.

听到这个消息，大家都悲痛欲绝。

Hearing this news, everyone was heartbroken.

Using '大家' (everyone) as the subject.

她哭得悲痛欲绝，谁也劝不住。

She cried so hard she was heartbroken, and no one could comfort her.

Using the '得' complement of degree.

他那悲痛欲绝的样子让人难受。

His heartbroken appearance makes people feel bad.

The idiom modifies '样子' (appearance).

虽然他很坚强，但此刻也悲痛欲绝。

Although he is strong, he is also heartbroken at this moment.

Using '虽然...但...' (although... but...).

那是一段令人悲痛欲绝的往事。

That is a heartbreaking past event.

Using '令人' (makes one) before the idiom.

他悲痛欲绝，不肯吃饭。

He is so heartbroken he refuses to eat.

Describing an action resulting from the emotion.

在葬礼上，家属们都悲痛欲绝。

At the funeral, the family members were all overwhelmed with grief.

Setting the scene with a prepositional phrase.

得知家乡遭受洪水，他悲痛欲绝。

Learning that his hometown was hit by a flood, he was heartbroken.

Using '得知' (learning/informed of) for formal news.

这首诗表达了诗人悲痛欲绝的情感。

This poem expresses the poet's overwhelmed grief.

Applying the idiom to literary analysis.

面对突如其来的打击，她显得悲痛欲绝。

Facing the sudden blow, she appeared overwhelmed with grief.

Using '显得' (to appear/seem).

他悲痛欲绝地诉说着自己的遭遇。

He recounted his experiences in a state of overwhelming grief.

Adverbial use describing the manner of speaking.

这种悲痛欲绝的感觉是无法用语言形容的。

This feeling of overwhelming grief is beyond words.

Using the idiom as a noun phrase modifier.

看到灾区的惨状，他感到悲痛欲绝。

Seeing the tragic state of the disaster area, he felt heartbroken.

Using '感到' (to feel) to describe internal state.

他悲痛欲绝，甚至想到了自杀。

He was so heartbroken that he even thought of suicide.

Showing the extreme consequence of the idiom.

这场悲痛欲绝的离别让大家都沉默了。

This heartbreaking parting made everyone fall silent.

Using the idiom to describe a 'parting' (离别).

在失去了唯一的亲人后，他陷入了悲痛欲绝的境地。

After losing his only relative, he fell into a state of overwhelming grief.

Using '陷入...的境地' (to fall into a situation/state).

这部小说的结局令人悲痛欲绝，读者纷纷落泪。

The ending of this novel is heartbreaking; readers burst into tears.

Describing the effect of a narrative structure.

他虽然悲痛欲绝，但仍坚持完成了葬礼的筹备。

Although he was overwhelmed with grief, he still insisted on completing the funeral preparations.

Contrastive structure showing resilience.

那种悲痛欲绝的呼喊在空旷的大厅里回荡。

That heartbroken cry echoed in the empty hall.

Using the idiom to describe a specific sound (呼喊).

由于过度悲痛欲绝，他竟然晕了过去。

Due to excessive grief, he actually fainted.

Using '由于' (due to) to show causality.

他悲痛欲绝的神情说明了一切。

His heartbroken expression said it all.

The idiom modifies '神情' (expression/look).

面对战友的牺牲，战士们个个悲痛欲绝。

Facing the sacrifice of their comrades, every soldier was overwhelmed with grief.

Using '个个' (each one) for emphasis.

这种悲痛欲绝的经历让他变得更加成熟。

This experience of overwhelming grief made him more mature.

Reflecting on the long-term effect of the emotion.

他的离去让整个家族陷入了悲痛欲绝的阴影之中。

His departure plunged the entire family into the shadow of overwhelming grief.

Metaphorical use of '阴影' (shadow).

她那悲痛欲绝的文字，字字句句都透着凄凉。

Her heartbroken writing was filled with desolation in every word and sentence.

Applying the idiom to the quality of writing.

即便是在最悲痛欲绝的时候，他也没有忘记自己的责任。

Even in his most grief-stricken moments, he did not forget his responsibilities.

Using '即便...也...' (even if... still...).

这种悲痛欲绝的哀悼，是对逝者最好的缅怀。

This overwhelming grief is the best way to remember the deceased.

Using the idiom in a philosophical context.

他悲痛欲绝地跪在墓前，久久不肯离去。

He knelt before the grave in overwhelming grief, refusing to leave for a long time.

Describing a ritualistic action of mourning.

那种悲痛欲绝的氛围笼罩着整个村庄。

That atmosphere of overwhelming grief enveloped the entire village.

Using '笼罩' (to envelop/shroud).

他的表演将那种悲痛欲绝的情绪展现得淋漓尽致。

His performance showed that heartbroken emotion vividly and thoroughly.

Using '淋漓尽致' (vividly/thoroughly) for artistic appraisal.

这种悲痛欲绝的打击，足以摧毁一个人的意志。

This overwhelming grief is enough to destroy a person's will.

Discussing psychological impact.

此番变故令其悲痛欲绝，几近崩溃边缘。

This turn of events left him overwhelmed with grief, nearly on the verge of collapse.

High-register literary language ('此番', '几近').

他在悼词中数度哽咽，悲痛欲绝之情溢于言表。

He choked up several times during the eulogy; his overwhelming grief was evident in his words.

Using '溢于言表' (to manifest in speech/writing).

纵使悲痛欲绝，生活亦需继续，这便是人生的残酷之处。

Even if overwhelmed with grief, life must go on; this is the cruelty of life.

Using '纵使...亦...' (even though... also...).

那种悲痛欲绝的孤独感，如潮水般将其淹没。

That heartbroken sense of loneliness submerged him like a tide.

Simile comparing grief to a 'tide' (潮水).

悲痛欲绝后的麻木，或许是灵魂的一种自我保护。

The numbness after overwhelming grief might be a form of self-protection for the soul.

Abstract philosophical reflection.

他虽已悲痛欲绝，却仍要强颜欢笑以慰藉双亲。

Though he was heartbroken, he still forced a smile to comfort his parents.

Using '强颜欢笑' (to force a smile).

史书上关于此段悲剧的记载，读来令人悲痛欲绝。

The historical records of this tragedy are heartbreaking to read.

Describing the emotional impact of history.

那种悲痛欲绝的决绝，预示着他性格的彻底转变。

That heartbroken decisiveness foreshadowed a complete change in his character.

Linking emotion to character development.