萎靡不振

wěimǐbùzhèn

idiom #38,361

Meanings

1 listless and dispirited (idiom)
2 downcast; in low spirits

Characters

withered; wilted

to yield; dispirited

to rouse; invigorate

Examples

自从比赛输了以后，他一直萎靡不振。

Zìcóng bǐsài shū le yǐhòu, tā yīzhí wěimǐbùzhèn.

Ever since losing the match, he's been listless and downcast.

连续加班让整个团队都萎靡不振。

Liánxù jiābān ràng zhěnggè tuánduì dōu wěimǐbùzhèn.

The endless overtime has left the whole team dispirited.

Tips

usage

Describes a prolonged state of low energy — typically emotional/psychological. Contrasts with 精神焕发 (glowing with vitality).

Stroke Order

萎 wěi

靡 mǐ

不 bù

振 zhèn