compassion — sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpæʃən/
Korean meaning: 타인의 고통이나 불행에 대한 동정심과 연민
Korean pronunciation: 컴**패**션
Example Sentences
- The robot developed compassion after watching too many K-dramas and started crying oil tears.
- His compassion for stray cats led him to turn his apartment into a feline hotel.
- The doctor's compassion was evident in how she treated each patient.
compassion
NOUN//kəmˈpæʃən//
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
A nurse shows compassion as she gently comforts a frightened child in the hospital.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께(com)'와 '고통받다(pati)'가 만나 '함께 고통받는다'는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 즉, 타인의 아픔을 자신의 것처럼 느끼는 마음을 뜻합니다.
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📝Examples
“The robot developed compassion after watching too many K-dramas and started crying oil tears.”
“His compassion for stray cats led him to turn his apartment into a feline hotel.”
“The doctor's compassion was evident in how she treated each patient.”
“We need more compassion in our society to help those in need.”
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