Definition
闷闷不乐 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a state of being depressed, gloomy, or in low spirits — the kind of quiet unhappiness that lasts for a while rather than a sudden outburst. You can use it to talk about someone's mood over days or weeks, often with no obvious trigger. It's a set phrase; don't break it up or insert words between the characters.
f.e.
depressedin low spirits
Examples
- 闷闷不乐，。Tā zuìjìn zǒngshì mèn mèn bù lè, hǎoxiàng yǒu shénme xīnshì.He's been depressed lately, as if something is on his mind.
- ，闷闷不乐。Tā kǎoshì méi kǎo hǎo, mèn mèn bù lè de zuò zài nàlǐ.She didn't do well on the exam and sat there in low spirits.
- 闷闷不乐，。Bié mèn mèn bù lè le, wǒmen chūqù sàn sàn bù ba.Don't be so down — let's go out for a walk.
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