huī
liū
liū

common
adjective

Meaning of 灰溜溜

灰溜溜 means (of color) dull; dingy; drab (derog.); crestfallen; dejected; downcast; listless. Pronounced huī liū liū.

  • (of color) dull; dingy; drab (derog.)
  • crestfallen; dejected; downcast; listless

Definitions & Examples

zi
duō
nián
méi
fěn
shuā
 
huī
liū
liū
de
 

The room hasn't been painted for years and looks dingy.

Zhè
jiàn
fu
huī
liū
liū
de
 
hǎo
kàn
 

This piece of clothing has been washed so much it looks drab and unattractive.

Gōng
chǎng
de
qiáng
bèi
yān
xūn
huī
liū
liū
de
 

The factory wall was stained dull by the smoke.