不景气

• Pinyin: bù jǐng qì
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 景 = 日 (sun) + 京 (capital), meaning scene or situation; 气 = atmosphere/condition

Significado

En recesión; en horas bajas; deprimido (economía/negocio).

Primarily used for economic contexts — describing recessions, market downturns, or struggling businesses. Can also describe industries or sectors that are performing poorly. Occasionally extended metaphorically to other areas like mood or health.

Ejemplos

1. 经济不景气，很多公司都在裁员。
2. 这几年实体店生意不景气，很多都关门了。
3. 房地产市场持续不景气，开发商压力很大。

Guía de uso

Contexto: economics, business, markets

Tono: concerned

Correcto

• 现在经济不景气，找工作很难。(The economy is in a slump now — it's hard to find work.)
• 行业不景气的时候更要创新。(When the industry is sluggish, innovation is even more important.)

Incorrecto

• 今天天气不景气。(For weather, use 不好 — 不景气 is specifically for economic/business conditions)

Origen e historia

不 (not) + 景气 (prosperity, good times). 景 means scene or situation, 气 means atmosphere — together meaning prosperous conditions.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal