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郁闷

yù mèn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • gloomy
  • depressed

Definition

形容心情低沉、烦闷、不舒畅。

Depressed, gloomy, frustrated.

Usage

常用于表达因小事或不如意而产生的情绪低落、烦恼或憋闷的状态。可作形容词或动词(口语中)。

Often used to describe a state of low spirits, annoyance, or frustration due to minor setbacks or disappointments. Can be used as an adjective or verb (in informal contexts).

Examples

  • 1 今天天气不好,心情很郁闷。 (The weather is bad today, feeling very depressed.)
  • 2 他因为考试没考好而郁闷。 (He is depressed because he did poorly on the exam.)
  • 3 工作上遇到麻烦,真让人郁闷。 (Encountering trouble at work is really frustrating.)
  • 4 别郁闷了,出去散散步吧。 (Don't be depressed, go out for a walk.)
  • 5 这部电影的结局太郁闷了。 (The ending of this movie is too depressing.)
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