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闷
mèn, mēn
Description
"闷"有两个读音。读mēn的时候，常常说天气很热、空气不流通，让人不舒服。
"闷" has two pronunciations. When read as mēn, it often describes hot weather and stuffy air that make people uncomfortable.
读mèn的时候，常常说心里不开心、没有意思。
When read as mèn, it often describes feeling unhappy or bored.
Meanings
闷mēn
stuffy; poorly ventilated and hot
房间里太闷了，开一下窗吧。
The room is too stuffy; open a window.
闷mèn
bored; depressed; low in spirits
我一个人在家很闷。
I'm bored alone at home.
闷mèn
to cover tightly; to keep shut in
茶要闷一会儿才好喝。
Tea needs to steep for a while to taste good.
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Notes
- Reading
mēn means stuffy/airless; mèn means bored or depressed — same character, different tone and sense.
- Nuance
郁闷 stresses inner gloom, while 闷 (mèn) can be simple boredom.
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