jik1 wat1 zing3抑鬱症抑郁症
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Yaleyīk wāt jing
Definition
Clinical depression; a mental health disorder characterized by persistent low mood and a loss of interest.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the clinical diagnosis rather than just feeling sad or down. In casual conversation, people often shorten it to 抑鬱 when discussing the condition or symptoms. It is frequently categorized under the broader term 情緒病 when people want to discuss mental health issues without using overly clinical language.
Examples
Do you know that depression can actually be treated?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer from depression
depressive tendencies
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe temporary sadness or a bad mood, as it trivializes the clinical nature of the disorder. Use 唔開心 or 心情唔好 for everyday sadness instead.
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