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The word 寂寞 is formed by combining the characters 寂 and 寞, both containing the semantic radical 宀 (roof), which points to an interior space. 寂 incorporates 叔 primarily for phonetic approximation, contributing to the sense of quietness or stillness, while 寞 uses 莫 for both sound and the semantic notion of absence or nothingness. Together, they depict a state of loneliness through the imagery of an empty, silent dwelling.

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我经常感到寂寞。

Wǒ jīngcháng gǎndào jìmò.

I often feel lonely.

独自在家时，我会寂寞。

Dúzì zài jiā shí, wǒ huì jìmò.

When I am alone at home, I feel lonely.

寂寞的时候，我喜欢听音乐。

Jìmò de shíhòu, wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

When I feel lonely, I like to listen to music.

长期在外工作，他难免感到寂寞。

Chángqī zài wài gōngzuò, tā nánmiǎn gǎndào jìmò.

Working away from home for a long time, he inevitably feels lonely.

尽管身处热闹的聚会中，他内心却依然寂寞。

Jǐnguǎn shēn chǔ rènào de jùhuì zhōng, tā nèixīn què yīrán jìmò.

Even though he is in a lively party, he still feels lonely inside.

Word Definition - 寂寞

jì mò lonely; lonesome; solitary

Individual Character Details

寂 jì
寞 mò