闷闷不乐 (mèn mèn bù lè) — depressed; in low spirits
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'quietly unhappy and withdrawn' — a sustained low mood, stronger and more lasting than just feeling 难过 or 不开心.
idiom
depressedin low spirits
Examples
- 闷闷不乐,。Tā zuì jìn zǒng shì mèn mèn bù lè, hǎo xiàng yǒu shén me xīn shì.He's been depressed lately, as if something is on his mind.
- ,闷闷不乐。Tā kǎo shì méi kǎo hǎo, mèn mèn bù lè dì zuò zài nà lǐ.She didn't do well on the exam and sat there in low spirits.
- 闷闷不乐,。Bié mèn mèn bù lè le, wǒ men chū qù sàn sàn bù ba.Don't be so down — let's go out for a walk.
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