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萧条

HSK 7-9

xiāotiáo

depressed; gloomy; in recession (economy); desolate atmosphere

Alternative translations

  • désert
  • dépression
  • récession

Explanation

(economics) in a slump; sluggish; depressed

Examples

商场萧条

shāngchǎng xiāotiáo

The mall was quiet.

道路萧条

dàolù xiāotiáo

The road was deserted.