Definition
黯然神伤 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes a state of deep sadness, dejection, or melancholy — often with a sense of gloom or despondency. The literal meaning is 'dark and dispirited', but it's used figuratively to express emotional pain, disappointment, or grief. You'll encounter it in literary or formal contexts, not casual conversation.
f.e.
to feel dejectedto be in low spiritsto be sad and dispirited
Examples
- ，黯然神伤，。Tīng dào zhège huài xiāoxi, tā àn rán shén shāng, yí jù huà yě shuō bù chūlái.Upon hearing the bad news, he felt dejected and couldn't say a word.
- ，黯然神伤，。Wàng zhe kōngdàngdàng de fángjiān, tā àn rán shén shāng, xiǎng qǐ le shìqù de qīnrén.Staring at the empty room, she was overcome with grief, thinking of her departed loved ones.
- ，黯然神伤，。Líbié zhī jì, liǎng rén àn rán shén shāng, mòmò wúyǔ.At the moment of parting, the two were dejected and silent.
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