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消沉

xiāo chén
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. depressed
  2. 2. bad mood
  3. 3. low spirit

Word relationships

Antonyms

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振作
zhèn zuò

to bestir oneself

情绪从低落到振奋

Synonyms

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沮丧
jǔ sàng

dispirited

情绪低落，失去希望

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 消沉 for temporary sadness; it implies a longer-lasting depressed state, not a fleeting bad mood.

Formality

消沉 is formal/literary. In spoken Chinese, use 低落 or 沮丧 for depressed feelings.

Example Sentences

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最近他有些 消沉 。
He has been a bit depressed lately.

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Child Words of 消沉

沉
chén

to submerge

消
xiāo

to diminish; to subside