萎靡不振 — “To be dispirited and dejected”
萎靡不振 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be dispirited and dejected”. To be in low spirits and lack vigor or vitality; to feel listless and disheartened. Literally, “Languid and not vigorous; dispirited and not energetic”.
萎靡不振 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 萎wěi
- 靡mǐ
- 不bù
- 振zhèn
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Origin and Story of 萎靡不振
In 1125 AD, the Jin army launched a large-scale invasion southward against the Northern Song Dynasty. Guo Yaoshi, the commander of Yanjing, defected to the enemy, and Liang Fangping, the commander guarding the Yellow River, fled.
The Jin forces advanced directly towards Tokyo, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Emperor Huizong of Song abdicated his throne to his son, Emperor Qinzong Zhao Huan, and fled to Zhenjiang.
The minister Yang Shi submitted a memorial, stating: "When faced with a formidable adversary, it is imperative to rouse one's spirits to resist the invasion. If we remain dispirited and dejected, only destruction awaits us."
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Questions about 萎靡不振
- What does 萎靡不振 mean?
- 萎靡不振 (wěi mǐ bù zhèn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be dispirited and dejected”.
- How do you pronounce 萎靡不振?
- 萎靡不振 is pronounced wěi mǐ bù zhèn in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 萎靡不振 literally mean?
- Literally, 萎靡不振 means “Languid and not vigorous; dispirited and not energetic”. It is used to mean “to be dispirited and dejected”.
- Where does 萎靡不振 come from?
- 萎靡不振 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
- What is the Chinese definition of 萎靡不振?
- 萎靡：颓丧。形容精神不振，意志消沉。