dim; faint; losing luster or lacking brightness

dark or faint in light; dull or drab in color; old and faded in appearance

To become dim or lose original brilliance; to be eclipsed or outshone by comparison

to feel extremely dejected; low-spirited and heavy-hearted with grief

gloomy and without light; lacking luster or brilliance

to be overcome with sorrow or dejection; describes the extreme grief of being separated from a loved one

to be cast into the shade or lose one's brilliance by comparison

dismal; somber

Ji An (?-112 BC), a famous Western Han dynasty official known for his absolute honesty and willingness to criticize the emperor to his face; often referred to as [[汲直|汲直|ji2 zhi2]] due to his upright character.

dark or gloomy; lacking light or illumination

gloomy and dismal; dark and dreary in appearance or atmosphere

gloomy; somber; dark and dim