gloomy; melancholy; depressed
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1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
gloomy; depressed; melancholy; somber
literaryDescribes a heavy, depressed mood, atmosphere, or literary style. Often used in written language to convey a sense of emotional weight or deep, restrained sadness. In literary criticism, it describes a style that is profound and emotionally intense (e.g., Du Fu's poetry).
Tā他
zuì最
jìn近
xīn心
xù绪
chén沉
yù郁
，
bú不
tài太
ài爱
shuō说
huà话
。
He has been in a gloomy mood lately and doesn't talk much.
Tiān天
kōng空
yīn阴
chén沉
，
kōng空
qì气
chén沉
yù郁
，
ràng让
rén人
gǎn感
dào到
yā压
yì抑
。
The sky was overcast, the atmosphere was heavy, making people feel oppressed.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
de的
fēng风
gé格
chén沉
yù郁
dùn顿
cuò挫
，
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
yōu忧
guó国
yōu忧
mín民
de的
qíng情
huái怀
。
The style of this poem is melancholic and forceful, full of concern for the country and its people.