gloomy or melancholy; having pent-up feelings of frustration or sadness

to be puzzled, perplexed, or bewildered by something that one does not understand

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

sultry; hot and stuffy; stiflingly hot with little to little air circulation

depressed; in low spirits; moody or unhappy

feeling low, dejected, or mentally distressed

feeling troubled, depressed, or in a state of mental distress

to divert oneself or kill time to relieve boredom or low spirits

stuffy; airless; describes a feeling of breathing difficulty due to low air pressure or poor ventilation

doing something in a quiet, diligent, or absorbed way without speaking or drawing attention to oneself

to brood in anger; to be resentful or seethe with anger without expressing it openly

to feel oppressed or stifled, either from being unable to breathe easily or from being stuck in a stuffy environment

Alcohol consumed when one is feeling unhappy or frustrated, usually while drinking alone.

stifling; sultry; oppressive due to poor ventilation or lack of fresh air

a physical blow with a club or stick, especially one intended to stun or knock someone unconscious

low, dull-sounding thunder; (figuratively) a sudden shock, blow, or unpleasant surprise

to feel puzzled, perplexed, or bewildered; to wonder why something is the case

(of weather or rooms) oppressive; stuffy; lacking ventilation

(colloquial) to be extremely bored or depressed; to feel so stifled or frustrated that it is unbearable

to remain quiet or stay silent; not say a word

to be in low spirits; gloomy; melancholic

A closed gourd; used to describe a complete mystery, a puzzle, or an enigma that is hard to figure out

feeling down and full of worries; depressed and troubled

To knock someone unconscious with a club from behind, usually to rob them; also used metaphorically for a sudden and unexpected blow or attack.

A windowless and poorly ventilated railway freight car, similar in appearance to a sealed jar.

Describes a voice or speaking sound that is muffled, low, and indistinct

stuffy or badly ventilated; feeling oppressed due to lack of fresh air or because of a gloomy atmosphere

to tease or joke around; to josh with someone. This is a colloquial term, often used in Northern China.

to eliminate worry and dispel melancholy; to relieve stress or pass the time in a relaxing way to keep one's spirits up

to be forced to suffer a loss or setback without being able to speak out or complain about it

To relieve boredom or melancholy; to divert oneself or kill time, often by going for a walk or seeking entertainment.

heavy and oppressive (of weather or atmosphere)

to dispel boredom or relieve feelings of anguish; to find a way to pass the time when lonely or unhappy

To drink alcohol by oneself while feeling depressed or troubled

to feel faint, dizzy, and mentally sluggish; one's head spins

distressed and feeling heavy-hearted; full of anxiety and gloom

to feel vexed and depressed; to eat one's heart out

To be puzzled or kept in the dark by an enigma or mystery; to feel bewildered by a situation one does not understand

(colloquial) to turn a thought or idea over in one's mind; to make wild conjectures or wonder about something when one doesn't know the facts

to kill time; to dispel boredom or divert oneself from melancholy

to divert one's mind from boredom or low spirits; to seek distraction from unhappiness

to faint; to swoon; to lose consciousness

to remove sadness and break the boredom; to find relief from gloom and boredom

to feel depressed or gloomy because of suppressed emotions; to be troubled by internal frustration; to have one's spirits weighed down

to guess the answer to a riddle

To do something for the sake of passing the time or relieving boredom to a certain extent.

A feeling of pressure, tightness, or discomfort in the chest; to feel stifled or find it hard to breathe easily.

to play hide-and-seek; colloquial term from northern China

A loss or injury that one cannot speak out about; a setback or injustice that one is forced to endure in silence.