spirit of decline; lethargy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
spirit of decline; lack of drive; lethargy
formalOften used to describe a group, organization, or person's mental state. Contrasts with '朝气' (vitality, vigor).
Zhè这
gè个
bù部
mén门
mù暮
qì气
chén沉
chén沉
，
jí急
xū需
gǎi改
gé革
。
This department is lethargic and in urgent need of reform.
Tā他
nián年
guò过
wǔ五
shí十
，
què却
háo毫
wú无
mù暮
qì气
。
He is over fifty, but shows no sign of decline in spirit.
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Gōng公
sī司
yào要
fā发
zhǎn展
，
bì必
xū须
sǎo扫
chú除
mù暮
qì气
。
For the company to grow, it must sweep away the lethargy.
Nián年
qīng轻
duì队
wǔ伍
zuì最
pà怕
rǎn染
shàng上
mù暮
qì气
。
A young team fears most to be infected with a spirit of decline.