郁闷

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Meaning and Usage

"郁闷" describes a feeling of being gloomy, depressed, or emotionally stuck. It often refers to a mental state caused by stress, disappointment, or an unpleasant atmosphere.

Common Contexts

People use "郁闷" to express frustration or sadness about personal problems, work pressure, or bad weather. It is a common word in daily conversation to describe emotional discomfort.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "感到郁闷" (feel depressed): used to express experiencing this mood.
  • "心情郁闷" (mood is gloomy): describes someone's emotional state.
  • "郁闷" (very depressed): intensifies the feeling.

Nuances

"郁闷" is stronger than just "开心" (unhappy) but less intense than clinical depression. It often implies a temporary emotional blockage or frustration.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "郁闷" with "忧郁" which is more literary and can imply a deeper, more melancholic sadness. "郁闷" is more colloquial and often used in spoken language.

Example Sentences

Lately, the work pressure has been heavy, and I feel very depressed.

He feels very down because he didn't do well on the exam.

The gloomy weather makes people feel depressed.