jap1悒
Jyutpingjap1
Yaleyāp
Definition
Sorrowful, anxious, or depressed.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a persistent state of low mood or inner heaviness rather than a sudden burst of sadness. It often implies a feeling of being stifled or burdened by worries that one cannot easily express. While it can be used in writing, it is frequently heard in casual conversation to describe someone who looks visibly troubled or depressed.
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Do not confuse this with 鬱悶, which often carries a stronger sense of being frustrated or stifled by external circumstances. 悒 focuses more on the internal emotional weight or melancholy of the person.
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