languish in Chinese
languish in Chinese is 死, 陷入險境 — languish means to gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
languish in Chinese
死
Pronounced: sǐ
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
陷入險境
Pronounced: xiàn rù xiǎn jìng
(intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]
What does "languish" mean?
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verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
"The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial."
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languish in a sentence
- The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial.
- The project languished for months after funding was cut.
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What is "languish" in Chinese?
"languish" in Chinese is 死, 陷入險境. languish means: To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
How do you pronounce 死?
"languish" in Chinese is 死, pronounced "sǐ".
How do you use "languish" in a sentence?
Example: "The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial." In Chinese, "languish" is 死, 陷入險境.
Are there other ways to say "languish" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "languish": 死, 陷入險境.
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