精神萎靡

jīngshén wěimǐ
phrase

Meanings

  1. 1 listless
  2. 2 lethargic
  3. 3 dispirited

Examples

HSK 7-9
Liánxù jiābān ràng tā jīngshén wěimǐ.
Continuous overtime has left him listless.
HSK 7-9
Bìngrén kànqǐlái jīngshén wěimǐ.
The patient looks lethargic.

Tips

usage
萎靡 (wěimǐ) on its own means 'to wilt/droop' - originally describing plants. 精神萎靡 paints a picture of someone whose vitality has drooped. Often used in medical settings to describe a patient's general state, or about someone worn down by stress or illness.

Stroke Order

jīng
shén
wěi