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抑郁症

yì yù zhèng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • clinical depression

Definition

抑郁症是一种常见的精神疾病，主要特征为持续的情绪低落、兴趣减退、精力缺乏，常伴有睡眠障碍、食欲改变、自我评价过低等症状，严重时可能出现自杀念头或行为。

Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest, lack of energy, often accompanied by sleep disturbances, appetite changes, low self-esteem, and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Usage

抑郁症通常用于描述一种医学诊断的心理健康状态，在口语和书面语中均可使用，常用于讨论心理健康、治疗或情感表达。

Depression is typically used to describe a medically diagnosed mental health condition, used in both spoken and written language, often in discussions about mental health, treatment, or emotional expression.

Examples

  • 1 他最近被诊断出患有抑郁症，正在接受心理治疗和药物治疗。 (He was recently diagnosed with depression and is undergoing psychotherapy and medication.)
  • 2 抑郁症患者需要社会支持和理解，而不是歧视和偏见。 (Depression patients need social support and understanding, not discrimination and prejudice.)
  • 3 长期的工作压力可能导致抑郁症，因此要注意调节情绪和休息。 (Long-term work stress can lead to depression, so it's important to regulate emotions and rest.)
  • 4 她通过运动和冥想成功地缓解了抑郁症的症状。 (She successfully alleviated her depression symptoms through exercise and meditation.)
  • 5 抑郁症并不可怕，早期干预和治疗可以显著改善生活质量。 (Depression is not scary; early intervention and treatment can significantly improve quality of life.)
  • 6 许多名人公开谈论自己与抑郁症的斗争，这有助于消除社会污名。 (Many celebrities openly talk about their struggles with depression, which helps reduce social stigma.)

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