haggard and dejected; hanging in clusters
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 3 examplesadjective
haggard; dejected; worn-out
literaryA literary term often used to describe a person's dispirited or miserable appearance.
Tā他
zhàn战
bài败
hòu后
,
léi累
léi累
ruò若
sàng丧
jiā家
zhī之
gǒu狗
。
After his defeat, he looked as dejected as a homeless dog.
adjective
hanging in clusters; numerous and connected
literaryTypically describes fruits, beads, or similar items growing or hanging together in bunches.
Qiū秋
tiān天
,
pú葡
tao萄
jià架
shàng上
guǒ果
shí实
léi累
léi累
。
In autumn, the grapevines are laden with clusters of fruit.
Zhēn珍
zhū珠
léi累
léi累
,
shí十
fēn分
zhēn珍
guì贵
。
The pearls are strung together in clusters, very precious.