沉闷

沉闷沉悶 chén mèn ㄔㄣˊ ㄇㄣˋ cam4 mun6 HSK 7-9

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 沉 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 这位老教授的讲座冗长而沉闷。 The old professor's lectures are long-winded and ponderous.
  • 咖啡讓我在沉悶的音樂會中保持清醒。 The coffee enabled me to stay awake during the dull concert.
  • 如果沒有了音樂,這個世界就會變得十分沉悶。 Were it not for music, the world would be a dull place.

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