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抑郁
yìyù
Description
抑郁是一种心情很不好、很难过的状态，人会觉得没有力气，也不想做事情。
"抑郁" is a state of feeling very bad and sad, where a person feels weak and unwilling to do things.
如果一个人长时间抑郁，最好去看医生。
If a person is "抑郁" for a long time, it's best to see a doctor.
Meanings
抑郁yìyù
depressed; gloomy; low in spirits
他最近心情很抑郁。
He has been feeling very depressed lately.
抑郁yìyù
depression (mental state or condition)
医生说她有抑郁的问题。
The doctor said she has depression.
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Notes
- Etymology
抑 means 'suppress' + 郁 means 'gloomy/pent-up', together 'suppressed and gloomy'.
- Nuance
抑郁 is heavier and more clinical than everyday 难过 (sad).
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