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    Expressing "dejected" with 垂头丧气 (chuítóusàngqì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 垂头丧气 + 的样子

    Explanation

    The idiom 垂头丧气 (chuítóusàngqì) means "dejected" or "crestfallen," literally describing someone hanging their head and losing their spirit. It vividly paints a picture of someone who is discouraged and downcast after a failure or disappointment. It is often used with 的样子 to describe someone's dejected appearance.

    Examples

    • 他考试没通过，垂头丧气地走出了教室。

      tā kǎoshì méi tōngguò, chuítóu sàngqì de zǒuchū le jiàoshì.

      He failed the exam and walked out of the classroom looking dejected.

    • 别垂头丧气的，下次还有机会。

      bié chuítóu sàngqì de, xià cì hái yǒu jīhuì.

      Don't be so down — there will be another chance next time.

    • 她被公司拒绝后，一副垂头丧气的样子。

      tā bèi gōngsī jùjué hòu, yī fù chuítóu sàngqì de yàngzi.

      After being rejected by the company, she looked completely dejected.

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