Definition
无精打采 (wú jīng dǎ cǎi) describes a temporary state of being listless and lacking energy, often from boredom or tiredness. It differs from 垂头丧气 (chuí tóu sàng qì), which implies dejection after a defeat, and from 精疲力竭 (jīng pí lì jié), which means physical exhaustion. 低落 (dī luò) is a more general adjective for low spirits.
phrase
dispirited and listlessin low spiritsdowncast
Examples
- 无精打采，？Tā jīntiān kàn qilai wú jīng dǎ cǎi de, shì bú shì shēngbìng le?He looks listless today; is he sick?
- 无精打采，！Dàjiā bú yào zhème wú jīng dǎ cǎi, bǐsài hái méi jiéshù ne!Everyone, don't be so downcast; the game isn't over yet!
- 无精打采。Tā wú jīng dǎ cǎi de zuò zài shāfā shàng fādāi.He sat listlessly on the sofa, staring blankly.
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