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沉闷

chénmèn
adjectiveHSK 7-9

Meaning

  • oppressive (of weather)
  • heavy
  • depressed
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  • not happy
  • (of sound) dull
  • muffled

Example

这位老教授的讲座冗长而沉闷。

The old professor's lectures are long-winded and ponderous.

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