郁
yù
Description
"郁"这个字常常用来形容香味很浓，比如"香气浓郁"。
The character "郁" is often used to describe a strong fragrance, such as in "香气浓郁" (rich aroma).
它也可以形容人心里不开心、不舒服，像"忧郁"、"郁闷"这样的词。
It can also describe someone feeling unhappy or uncomfortable, as in words like "忧郁" (melancholy) and "郁闷" (depressed).
Meanings
浓郁nóngyù
rich or strong (of smell, flavor, atmosphere)
这杯咖啡的香味很浓郁。
This cup of coffee has a strong aroma.
忧郁yōuyù
sad, gloomy, depressed in mood
下雨天他常常感到忧郁。
He often feels gloomy on rainy days.
郁闷yùmèn
depressed, gloomy, feeling stifled
考试没考好，我心里很郁闷。
I feel very depressed because I didn't do well on the exam.
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Notes
- Nuance
郁 rarely stands alone; it mostly appears in compounds like 浓郁, 忧郁, 郁闷.
- Etymology
originally meant lush vegetation, extended to "dense/rich" and "pent-up, gloomy" feelings.
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