泣不成声 qì bù chéng shēng sob uncontrollably

Explanation

形容因悲伤而无法发出声音的哭泣状态，强调极度伤心。

Describes a state of crying so intensely that one cannot make any sound, emphasizing extreme sadness.

Origin Story

话说唐朝贞观年间，有个书生叫李靖，他怀揣着满腔抱负进京赶考。路遇大雨，他躲进一座破庙里避雨。庙里住着一个老和尚，他见李靖衣衫褴褛，便留他吃了顿斋饭。之后，李靖与老和尚相谈甚欢，老和尚听完李靖的抱负后，意味深长地说：‘年轻人，人生之路漫长，且行且珍惜，切莫因一时的挫折而灰心丧气。’说完，老和尚拿出珍藏多年的古书赠与李靖。李靖千恩万谢地告别了老和尚。然而，赶考途中，李靖却意外落榜。他独自一人坐在桥边，望着波光粼粼的河水，回想起老和尚的教诲，不禁泪如雨下，泣不成声。他悔恨自己准备不足，辜负了老和尚的期望。过了许久，他才擦干眼泪，重拾信心，决定继续努力，再赴考场。

huà shuō táng cháo zhēnguān niánjiān, yǒu ge shūshēng jiào lǐ jìng, tā huáicuāi zhe mǎnqiāng bàofù jìngjīng gǎnkǎo. lù yù dà yǔ, tā duǒ jìn yī zuò pò miào lǐ bì yǔ. miào lǐ zhù zhe yīgè lǎo héshang, tā jiàn lǐ jìng yīshān lánlǚ, biàn liú tā chī le dùn zhāifàn. zhī hòu, lǐ jìng yǔ lǎo héshang xiāngtán shèn huān, lǎo héshang tīng wán lǐ jìng de bàofù hòu, yìwèishēncháng de shuō: ‘niánqīng rén, rén shēng zhī lù màncháng, qiě xíng qiě zhēnxī, qiē mò yīn yī shí de cuòzhé ér huīxīn sàng qì.’ shuō wán, lǎo héshang ná chū zhēncáng duō nián de gǔshū zèng yǔ lǐ jìng. lǐ jìng qiāne ēn xiè de gàobié le lǎo héshang. rán'ér, gǎnkǎo túzhōng, lǐ jìng què yìwài luò bǎng. tā dú zì yī rén zuò zài qiáobiān, wàngzhe bōguāng línlín de héshuǐ, huíxǐng lǎo héshang de jiàohuì, bù jīn lèi rú yǔ xià, qì bù chéng shēng. tā huǐhèn zìjǐ zhǔnbèi bù zú, gūfù le lǎo héshang de qīwàng. guò le xǔjiǔ, tā cái cā gān yǎnlèi, chóngshí xìnxīn, juédìng jìxù nǔlì, zài fù kǎochǎng.

During the reign of Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty, there was a scholar named Li Jing who traveled to the capital to take the imperial examinations. He encountered a heavy rainstorm and took shelter in a dilapidated temple. An old monk lived in the temple, and seeing Li Jing's tattered clothes, he offered him a simple meal. Later, Li Jing and the monk chatted amiably. After hearing Li Jing's aspirations, the monk said meaningfully, "Young man, the path of life is long; cherish every step and don't be discouraged by temporary setbacks." Then, the monk gave Li Jing an old book he had treasured for years. Li Jing thanked the monk profusely and left. However, on his way to the exams, Li Jing unexpectedly failed. He sat alone by a river, looking at the sparkling water. He recalled the monk's words and couldn't help but cry uncontrollably. He regretted his inadequate preparation and felt he had let down the monk's expectations. After a long while, he wiped away his tears, regained his confidence, and decided to work harder and retake the exam.

Usage

用于描写因极度悲伤而不能发出声音的哭泣状态。

yòng yú miáoxiě yīn jí dù bēishāng ér bù néng fāchū shēngyīn de kūqì zhuàngtài

Used to describe a state of crying so intensely that one cannot make any sound due to extreme grief.

Examples

• 听到这个噩耗，她泣不成声。

  tīng dào zhège èghào, tā qì bù chéng shēng

  She wept uncontrollably at the terrible news.

• 他伤心地泣不成声，久久不能平静。

  tā shāngxīn de qì bù chéng shēng, jiǔjiǔ bù néng píngjìng

  He cried so sadly that he couldn't calm down for a long time.

• 孩子委屈地泣不成声，令人心疼。

  háizi wěiqū de qì bù chéng shēng, lìng rén xīnténg

  The child cried so sadly that it was heartbreaking

Related Idioms

• 痛哭流涕

• 泪流满面

Opposite Idioms

• 喜笑颜开

• 兴高采烈