Meaning
低迷 describes a state of being low, weak, or lacking vitality. It's commonly used to describe economies, markets, moods, or spirits that are depressed or stagnant. The word combines 低 (low) with 迷 (confused/lost), suggesting something that has sunk to a low point and lacks clear direction or energy.
Usage
Most frequently used in economic and business contexts to describe sluggish markets, poor performance, or declining trends. Also used to describe someone's low spirits or depressed mood. Common in news reports and formal writing. Native speakers often pair it with nouns like 市场 (market), 经济 (economy), or 情绪 (mood).
Examples
- 01由于疫情影响，今年的房地产市场一直很低迷。, .Due to the pandemic's impact, this year's real estate market has been very sluggish.
- 02他最近情绪低迷，工作效率明显下降了。, .His spirits have been low recently, and his work efficiency has noticeably declined.
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Common collocations
- 市场低迷sluggish market
- 经济低迷economic depression
- 情绪低迷low spirits, depressed mood
- 表现低迷poor performance
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 低 (low, base) with 迷 (bewildered, lost), literally suggesting a state of being low and without clear direction, which evolved to mean sluggish or depressed in modern usage.