chén​mèn HSK7

depressing

  • created sense approved 沉闷/沉悶 · chén​mèn · depressing — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉闷 / 沉悶

    chén​mèn

    depressing

    Describes a heavy or oppressive atmosphere, weather, or environment that makes people feel bored or uncomfortable; dull; tedious

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · gloomy 闷 (literal) → 闷/悶 · mēn · stuffy

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  • created sense approved 沉闷/沉悶 · chén​mèn · in low spirits — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉闷 / 沉悶

    chén​mèn

    in low spirits

    Feeling depressed, unhappy, or heavyhearted; also used to describe a person who is withdrawn or not outgoing

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · low-spirited 闷 (literal) → 闷/悶 · mèn · depressed

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  • created sense approved 沉闷/沉悶 · chén​mèn · muffled — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉闷 / 沉悶

    chén​mèn

    muffled

    Describes a sound that is low, deep, and not clear; dull sounding

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to lower 闷 (literal) → 闷/悶 · mēn · muffled

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  • created sense approved 沉闷/沉悶 · chén​mèn · stagnant — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉闷 / 沉悶

    chén​mèn

    stagnant

    (of news, information, etc.) lacking updates or fresh developments; slow; stagnant

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to subside 闷 (literal) → 闷/悶 · mèn · depressed

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