Definition
呆滞 is an adjective often used to describe a blank, vacant expression (目光呆滞) or a sluggish economic state (市场呆滞). Despite the POS label, it is not used as a verb.
v.p.
(of eyes or expression) dullblankvacant(of business or economy) sluggishstagnant
Examples
- 呆滞。Tā de biǎoqíng fēicháng ái.His expression was very dull.
- 呆滞，。Jīngjì ái de shíhou, hěnduō rén shīyè.When the economy is sluggish, many people lose their jobs.
- 呆滞。Tā de yǎnjīng ái wú guāng.Her eyes were dull and lifeless.
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