粵

不bat1景ging2

bat1 ging2bù jǐng

English

  1. not looking good, usually refers to the future or economy
  2. (of economy and business) depressed; in recession; the future is not bright

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. (經濟、商業)唔好,蕭條,前景唔明朗

Examples

  • 本港經濟持續不景,失業人數大約有百分之七。

    Hong Kong's economy remains depressed, with unemployment at around 7 percent.

  • 經濟不景氣失業率上升到了5%。

    The unemployment rate went up to 5% because of the recession.

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Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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