萎靡 (wěi mǐ) — dispirited; depressed; listless

Definition

Literary/formal word for a prolonged lack of energy or spirit — 'dispirited, listless'. Often appears with 不振 as 萎靡不振. Use for moods and energy, not a single sad moment.

adjective

dispiriteddepressedlistless

Examples

萎靡，。
Tā zuì jìn jīng shén wěi mǐ, gōng zuò xiào lǜ hěn dī.
He's been dispirited lately and his work efficiency is very low.
萎靡。
Cháng qī wěi mǐ de qíng xù huì yǐng xiǎng shēn tǐ jiàn kāng.
Long-term depressed emotions can affect your physical health.
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Tā kàn qǐ lái wěi mǐ bú zhèn, hǎo xiàng yǒu xīn shì.
He looks listless, as if something is on his mind.

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