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A chengyu meaning 'quietly unhappy and withdrawn' — a sustained low mood, stronger and more lasting than just feeling 难过 or 不开心.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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