悒 (yì) - Melancholy, depressed, sorrowful — describes a state of

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悒 · yì

Melancholy, depressed, sorrowful — describes a state of sadness, gloom, or despondency.

Melancholy, depressed, sorrowful — describes a state of

Usage highlights

Melancholy and depressedSorrowful thoughtsGloomy atmosphereDespondent stateDepressed moodAnxious and depressed

Synonyms

  • 忧— worry, anxiety
  • 郁— depressed, gloomy
  • 闷— bored, depressed
  • 愁— sorrow, worry

Antonyms

  • 乐— happy, joyful
  • 喜— delighted, pleased
  • 欢— joyful, merry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt melancholy and depressed (忧郁悒悒).
  • She was filled with sorrowful thoughts (忧心悒悒).
  • The atmosphere in the room was gloomy (气氛悒闷).
  • He lived in a state of despondency (悒郁而居).

Collocations

  • Melancholy and depressed(忧郁悒悒)
  • Sorrowful thoughts(忧心悒悒)
  • Gloomy atmosphere(气氛悒闷)
  • Despondent state(悒郁状态)
  • Depressed mood(心情悒悒)
  • Anxious and depressed(忧悒)

Idioms

  • Melancholy and depressed(忧郁悒悒)
  • Sorrowful and anxious(忧心悒悒)
  • Gloomy and depressed(悒闷不乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe states of melancholy and sorrow.
  • Commonly appears in poetic contexts to convey emotional depth and psychological states.
  • Represents a refined form of sadness in traditional Chinese aesthetic sensibilities.

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