呆滞 (ái) — (of eyes or expression) dull, blank, vacant; (of business or economy) sluggish, stagnant
Definition
Describes a blank, lifeless look (eyes, expression) or stalled activity (business, economy). Both senses share the feel of something unnaturally still — no energy, no movement.
verb
(of eyes or expression) dullblankvacant(of business or economy) sluggishstagnant
Examples
- 呆滞。Tā de biǎo qíng fēi cháng ái.His expression was very dull.
- 呆滞，。Jīng jì ái de shí hou, hěn duō rén shī yè.When the economy is sluggish, many people lose their jobs.
- 呆滞。Tā de yǎn jing ái wú guāng.Her eyes were dull and lifeless.
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