compassion
/kəmˈpæʃn/
com · pas · sion
kəm · ˈpæʃ · n
English Definition
n. sympathy, caring
Significado en Español
compasión, piedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lòng trắc ẩn, sự thương cảm
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Example Sentence
She showed compassion for the sick.
她对病人很同情。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together)+pass(feeling)+ion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym for the word “compassion”?
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A
Indifference
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B
Clarity
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C
Sympathy
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D
Hostility
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C — Sympathy.
“compassion” means n. sympathy, caring
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The gentle nurse treated every patient with warmth and deep ______.
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A
cruelty
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B
coldness
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C
compassion
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D
indifference
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C — compassion.
“compassion” means n. sympathy, caring
Common questions about “compassion”
What does “compassion” mean?
compassion — n. sympathy, caring. In Chinese: 同情，怜悯.
How do you pronounce “compassion”?
compassion is pronounced /kəmˈpæʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pas · sion.
How do you use “compassion” in a sentence?
She showed compassion for the sick. (她对病人很同情。)
What are synonyms for “compassion”?
sympathy, empathy — all close in meaning to compassion (n. sympathy, caring).
Is “compassion” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. compassion appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compassion”?
com(together)+pass(feeling)+ion(noun)
