English–Chinese
“desolate” in Chinese
How to say “desolate” in Chinese
“Desolate” in Chinese is 凄凉 (qī liáng).
An empty place or moment has a cold stillness that carries a feeling of sadness and loneliness.
Example sentences with 凄凉
废弃的工厂周围，风吹过显得更加凄凉。fèi qì de gōng chǎng zhōu wéi fēng chuī guò xiǎn de gèng jiā qī liáng
The surroundings of the abandoned factory looked even more desolate as the wind blew through.
Tips for using 凄凉
- In everyday Chinese, this word suits descriptions of streets, rooms, landscapes, or dusk more naturally than a person's ordinary mood, keeping the sentence focused on atmosphere.
Other Chinese words for “desolate”
公园已经荒凉，很少有人来。gōng yuán yǐ jīng huāng liáng hén shǎo yǒu rén lái
The park is already desolate, and hardly anyone comes there.