不景气 bùjǐngqì slack
slack; in a slump
How to remember 不景气: 不 not + 景 view + 气 air = slack.
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How it is used
- 'Depressed, in a slump', of the economy or business - 经济不景气 (jīngjì bùjǐngqì) an economic downturn, 生意不景气 (shēngyi bùjǐngqì) business is slow.
- Everyday financial term; contrast 景气 (booming).