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忧郁 (adjective)

Melancholic; gloomy; depressed.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'You' (yōu) feeling 'You-hoo!' (yù) because you're so sad and alone. Or imagine 'You' (yōu) are in a 'U-turn' (...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 忧郁 (yōu yù) for minor sadness. → For everyday sadness or being upset, use 伤心 (shāng xīn) or 难过 (nán guò).

Confusing 忧郁 (yōu yù) with 沮丧 (jǔ sàng). → Use 沮丧 (jǔ sàng) when someone feels dejected or disheartened due to failure or setbacks. Use 忧郁 (yōu yù) for a general state of melancholy or gloom.

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