死氣沉沉
简 死气沉沉 · 繁 死氣沉沉Meanings
- dead atmosphere
- lifeless
- spiritless
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3–4–2–2 · si3 qi4 chen2 chen2
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sei2 hei3 cam4 cam4
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- (idiomatic) lifeless; spiritless; lacking vitality or vigour
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