烦闷 fánmèn moody
moody; gloomy
How to remember 烦闷: 烦 to bother + 闷 gloomy = moody.
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How it is used
- A stifled, brooding low mood - bored and depressed at once, chest tight - 这几天心里很烦闷 (zhè jǐ tiān xīnli hěn fánmèn) I've felt gloomy and pent-up these past days.
- Heavier than plain 烦 (fán, annoyed/irritated): 烦 is momentary irritation, 烦闷 is a settled, oppressive gloom with no outlet.
- Written and introspective in register; describes one's own inner state, not an annoying external thing.