Definition
烦闷 (fán mèn) describes a mixed feeling of annoyance and gloom, often triggered by external factors like bad weather or stress. It differs from 郁闷 (yù mèn), which emphasizes frustration from being stuck in a situation, and 抑郁 (yì yù), which is a more serious, clinical depression. Compared to 忧郁 (yōu yù, literary melancholy) and 沉闷 (chén mèn, oppressive in mood or weather), 烦闷 focuses on the irritability-gloom blend.
adjective
gloomymoodydepressed
Examples
- ，烦闷。Zhè jǐ tiān tiānqì bù hǎo, tā yìzhí hěn fán mèn.The weather has been bad these few days, and she's been very gloomy.
- ，烦闷。Gōngzuò yālì tài dà, ràng tā gǎndào shífēn fán mèn.The work pressure is too great, making him feel very depressed.
- 烦闷，。Xīnqíng fán mèn de shíhou, tīng yīnyuè kěyǐ fàngsōng yíxià.When you feel moody, listening to music can help you relax a bit.
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