忧郁 (yōu yù) — melancholy; depressed; dejected
Definition
A literary, often-romantic word for quiet, lingering sadness — suited to moods, atmosphere, and art, more than everyday feelings. Compared with 抑郁, it is gentler and aesthetic rather than clinical; 沮丧 is a sharper, short-term discouragement.
adjective
melancholydepresseddejected
Examples
- 忧郁。Tā de wēi xiào lǐ cáng zhe yì sī yōu yù.There is a hint of melancholy hidden in her smile.
- 忧郁。Zhè bù diàn yǐng de fēn wéi hěn yōu yù.The atmosphere of this film is very melancholy.
- 忧郁。Tā xiě le yì shǒu yōu yù de shī.He wrote a melancholy poem.
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