寂寞 is a feeling of loneliness arising from a lack of companionship or interaction.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a feeling of emptiness or loneliness.
- Describes both a state of solitude and inner mood.
- Often used to express a sense of longing for company.
Overview
- 1概览：寂寞是一个带有浓厚情感色彩的词汇，它描述的是一种主观的心理状态。与单纯的“孤独”相比，寂寞往往带有一种淡淡的忧伤或无所事事的感觉。2) 用法模式：它可以直接作谓语，如“他很寂寞”；也可以作定语，修饰名词，如“寂寞的夜晚”。在文学作品中，它常被用来渲染环境的清冷。3) 常见语境：常用于描述独自生活、深夜无人陪伴、或是身处繁华却感到内心隔阂的场景。它不仅是身体上的独处，更是心灵上的无依感。4) 近义词辨析：寂寞与“孤独”常被混用，但“孤独”更侧重于客观的独处状态或性格特点，而“寂寞”更偏向于内心渴望陪伴却未能得到的失落感。
Examples
他一个人住在城市里，常常感到寂寞。
everydayHe lives alone in the city and often feels lonely.
耐得住寂寞，才能有所成就。
formalOnly by enduring loneliness can one achieve success.
别总是一个人待着，会很寂寞的。
informalDon't stay by yourself all the time, you'll get lonely.
该作品深刻探讨了现代都市人的内心寂寞。
academicThe work deeply explores the inner loneliness of modern urbanites.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
寂寞难耐
unbearable loneliness
享受寂寞
enjoying solitude
寂寞空虚
lonely and empty
Often Confused With
Loneliness (lonely state) vs. Solitude (being alone). 孤独 can be neutral or positive, while 寂寞 is almost always a negative feeling.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '寂寞' to describe a personal feeling of sadness due to a lack of company. It is appropriate in both casual conversation and literary contexts. Avoid using it to describe inanimate objects unless you are being poetic.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '寂寞' to describe a place that is empty of people, but '冷清' is better for places. Remember that '寂寞' is primarily for human feelings. Do not use it as a synonym for 'boredom' (无聊).
Tips
Focus on the emotional aspect
Remember that '寂寞' is about how you feel inside. It is more about the mood than the physical location.
Don't confuse with 'Alone'
Being 'alone' (一个人) is a fact, but being 'lonely' (寂寞) is a feeling. You can be alone without feeling lonely.
Literary usage in poetry
In Chinese literature, '寂寞' is often used to describe the beauty of nature or the melancholy of a poet. It is a very poetic word.
Word Origin
The character '寂' comes from the radical for roof and implies a quiet room. '寞' implies a lack of activity, together they form the concept of quiet loneliness.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, enduring loneliness is often seen as a sign of strong character and focus, especially in traditional arts and academic studies.
Memory Tip
Think of the character '寂' as 'calm' and '寞' as 'quiet'. When everything is too calm and quiet, you feel lonely.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions孤独可以是客观的独处状态，也可以指性格独立。而寂寞更强调内心因为缺乏交流而产生的空虚感。
可以，这被称为“热闹中的寂寞”。指即使身处人群，内心依然感到没有人理解自己。
它通常带有一定的忧郁色彩，但在文学创作中，寂寞有时也被描述为一种享受宁静的审美状态。
你可以说“在这个寂寞的夜晚，我想找人聊聊天”，表达一种寻求陪伴的愿望。
Test Yourself
他一个人住在深山里，感到非常___。
深山中无人陪伴，符合寂寞的语境。
选出正确选项：
寂寞通常形容人的心理感受。
寂寞 / 我 / 不 / 感到 / 虽然 / 一个人
符合中文转折复句逻辑。
Score: /3
Summary
寂寞 is a feeling of loneliness arising from a lack of companionship or interaction.
- Refers to a feeling of emptiness or loneliness.
- Describes both a state of solitude and inner mood.
- Often used to express a sense of longing for company.
Focus on the emotional aspect
Remember that '寂寞' is about how you feel inside. It is more about the mood than the physical location.
Don't confuse with 'Alone'
Being 'alone' (一个人) is a fact, but being 'lonely' (寂寞) is a feeling. You can be alone without feeling lonely.
Literary usage in poetry
In Chinese literature, '寂寞' is often used to describe the beauty of nature or the melancholy of a poet. It is a very poetic word.
Examples
4 of 4他一个人住在城市里，常常感到寂寞。
He lives alone in the city and often feels lonely.
耐得住寂寞，才能有所成就。
Only by enduring loneliness can one achieve success.
别总是一个人待着，会很寂寞的。
Don't stay by yourself all the time, you'll get lonely.
该作品深刻探讨了现代都市人的内心寂寞。
The work deeply explores the inner loneliness of modern urbanites.
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