Definition
没精打采 is a four-character idiom meaning 'listless' or 'in low spirits.' It describes someone who looks tired, depressed, or lacking energy, often due to disappointment, illness, or boredom. You can use it in both spoken and written Chinese.
f.e.
listlessin low spiritsdispirited
Examples
- 没精打采，？Tā jīntiān zǒngshì méi jīng dǎ cǎi de, shì bú shì shēngbìng le?He's been listless all day — is he sick?
- ，没精打采。Shū le bǐsài hòu, tā méi jīng dǎ cǎi de zuò zài yǐzi shàng.After losing the match, she sat dispiritedly in the chair.
- 没精打采，！Bié méi jīng dǎ cǎi de, dǎ qǐ jīngshen lái!Don't be so low-spirited — perk up!
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