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忧郁
yōuyù
Description
忧郁的意思是心里很难过、不开心，这种心情常常持续很长时间。
"忧郁" means feeling very sad and unhappy, often lasting a long time.
我们常用这个词来说一个人看起来很悲伤、很安静。
We often use "忧郁" to describe someone who looks very sad and quiet.
Meanings
忧郁yōuyù
melancholy; gloomy; depressed
下雨的时候，他总是很忧郁。
He always feels melancholic when it rains.
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Notes
- Etymology
忧 means worry/sorrow and 郁 means gloomy/dense; together a deep, lasting sadness.
- Nuance
stronger and longer-lasting than 难过; describes mood or temperament, not a brief upset.
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