- 垂头丧气 chuítóusàngqì crestfallenhanging one's head in low spirits; dejected or discouraged
- 灰心丧气 huīxīnsàngqì disheartenedutterly discouraged or in despair due to failure or setbacks; to lose heart
- 垂首丧气 chuíshǒusàngqì dejectedTo hang one's head in disappointment or despair; listless and low in spirits.
- 丧气话 sàngqìhuà demoralizing talkdiscouraging remarks; demoralizing talk
- 丧气鬼 sàngqìguǐ jinx(colloquial) person who brings bad luck to others