Fanmen describes a state of feeling vexed, moody, or depressed due to internal or external dissatisfactions.
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- Feeling vexed, moody, or depressed.
- Describes internal unhappiness and suppressed emotions.
- Common in everyday life for minor frustrations.
Overview
烦闷 (fánmèn) 是一个描述负面情绪的常用词语，尤其指因不如意的事情或环境而产生的内心不快和压抑感。它不像‘生气’那样激烈，也不像‘悲伤’那样沉重，而是一种比较持久的、不痛不痒但令人难受的心理状态。这种感觉可能源于工作不顺、学业压力、人际关系问题，或者仅仅是天气不好、生活单调等原因。
烦闷常用于描述个人感受，可以用来形容自己，也可以用来形容他人。它经常与‘感到’、‘觉得’等动词搭配使用。例如：‘我最近感到很烦闷。’‘他看起来有些烦闷。’ 此外，也可以用‘心情烦闷’、‘生活烦闷’、‘天气烦闷’等方式来表达。
在日常生活中，当人们遇到一些小挫折、不如意的事情，或者感到生活单调乏味时，常常会感到烦闷。例如，考试没考好、工作上遇到瓶颈、或者长时间待在室内感到憋闷，都可能导致烦闷的情绪。在文学作品或影视剧中，烦闷也常被用来刻画人物内心的纠结和不快。
与‘烦闷’相似的词语有‘郁闷’、‘苦闷’、‘烦躁’、‘憋闷’等。‘郁闷’和‘烦闷’非常接近，都指心情不舒畅，但‘郁闷’可能更侧重于内心的压抑感。‘苦闷’则带有更多的痛苦和无奈。‘烦躁’强调的是不耐烦和焦躁不安，比‘烦闷’更具攻击性。‘憋闷’则更侧重于因环境或情况受限而产生的不快感，常常伴有透不过气的感觉。‘烦闷’是一个相对中性且广泛的词，涵盖了这些词语的部分含义。
Examples
最近工作压力太大，我常常感到很烦闷。
everydayRecently, the work pressure has been too high, and I often feel very vexed.
在这样一个封闭的环境里，他感到越来越烦闷。
descriptiveIn such a confined environment, he felt increasingly moody.
别老是自己一个人待着，出去走走，别那么烦闷。
informal adviceDon't just stay by yourself all the time, go out for a walk, don't be so depressed.
长期的单调生活使他内心积郁了难以言说的烦闷。
literaryThe long-term monotonous life accumulated unspeakable gloom within him.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
心里烦闷
feeling vexed/gloomy in one's heart
无聊烦闷
bored and gloomy
闷闷不乐
unhappy and gloomy (idiom)
Often Confused With
'烦躁' implies impatience and agitation, a more restless and irritable state than the general gloom of '烦闷'.
'郁闷' is very close to '烦闷' but often emphasizes a deeper sense of inner suppression and melancholy, a feeling of being 'stuffed up' emotionally.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a mild to moderate state of unhappiness or gloom. It's generally neutral in formality, suitable for both informal chats and slightly more formal descriptions of feelings. It's important not to confuse it with stronger emotions like anger or deep sadness.
Common Mistakes
Learners might sometimes use '烦闷' to describe situations that are intensely angry or sad; in such cases, more specific words like '生气' (angry) or '悲伤' (sad) would be more accurate. Also, ensure it's used to describe a feeling, not an action.
Tips
Expressing Inner Discomfort
Use '烦闷' to convey a sense of inner unhappiness or gloom that isn't necessarily tied to a specific outburst.
Distinguish from Anger
Avoid using '烦闷' when you mean strong anger or rage; '生气' or '愤怒' are more appropriate for intense displeasure.
Subtle Emotional Expression
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions subtly is often valued. '烦闷' fits this, describing a more internalized and less confrontational mood.
Word Origin
The word '烦闷' is a compound word. '烦' (fán) means 'annoyed' or 'vexed,' and '闷' (mèn) means 'stuffy,' 'depressed,' or 'gloomy.' Together, they vividly describe a state of feeling both annoyed and internally suppressed.
Cultural Context
In cultures that value emotional restraint, '烦闷' provides a way to express discontent without overt displays of strong emotion. It reflects an internal state that may not be immediately obvious to others but is felt deeply by the individual.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fan' (fan) making you feel hot and bothered, leading to 'men' (men) feeling gloomy and stuck inside. The combination suggests a feeling of being uncomfortably confined and unhappy.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions‘烦闷’是一种比较温和、内敛的负面情绪，指心情不舒畅、郁闷。而‘生气’则是一种更激烈、外露的情绪，通常是对某人或某事感到不满而产生的愤怒。
可以。当天气阴沉、潮湿、闷热，让人感到不舒服时，也可以说‘天气烦闷’，用来形容天气带来的压抑感。
‘烦闷’通常是一种暂时的、由具体原因引起的情绪，不一定代表严重的心理问题。但如果长期、持续地感到烦闷，并影响到日常生活，则可能需要关注心理健康。
可以通过运动、听音乐、与朋友聊天、做自己喜欢的事情来转移注意力，或者尝试深呼吸、冥想等放松技巧来缓解烦闷的情绪。
Test Yourself
考试没通过，他感到非常______。
考试未通过通常会引起不愉快的情绪，‘烦闷’最能描述这种心情不舒畅的状态。
下列哪个词语最能表达‘烦闷’的含义？
‘郁闷’和‘烦闷’都指心情不舒畅、压抑，是最接近的同义词。
请用‘最近’、‘感到’、‘有点’、‘烦闷’组成一个句子。
这个句子结构完整，语意通顺，符合‘烦闷’的用法。
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Summary
Fanmen describes a state of feeling vexed, moody, or depressed due to internal or external dissatisfactions.
- Feeling vexed, moody, or depressed.
- Describes internal unhappiness and suppressed emotions.
- Common in everyday life for minor frustrations.
Expressing Inner Discomfort
Use '烦闷' to convey a sense of inner unhappiness or gloom that isn't necessarily tied to a specific outburst.
Distinguish from Anger
Avoid using '烦闷' when you mean strong anger or rage; '生气' or '愤怒' are more appropriate for intense displeasure.
Subtle Emotional Expression
In Chinese culture, expressing emotions subtly is often valued. '烦闷' fits this, describing a more internalized and less confrontational mood.
Examples
4 of 4最近工作压力太大，我常常感到很烦闷。
Recently, the work pressure has been too high, and I often feel very vexed.
在这样一个封闭的环境里，他感到越来越烦闷。
In such a confined environment, he felt increasingly moody.
别老是自己一个人待着，出去走走，别那么烦闷。
Don't just stay by yourself all the time, go out for a walk, don't be so depressed.
长期的单调生活使他内心积郁了难以言说的烦闷。
The long-term monotonous life accumulated unspeakable gloom within him.
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有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
佩服
B1To admire; to respect.
