Chinese phrase
它好像没精神 tā hǎo xiàng méi jīng shén
Meaning
It doesn't seem to have much energy
When to use it
Shows that a person or animal seems low in energy. It gently describes an observation and can express concern.
Example dialogue
妈妈，小猫一直趴着，它好像没精神。 mā mā xiǎo māo yì zhí pā zhe tā hǎo xiàng méi jīng shén
Mom, the kitten has been lying down the whole time, and it doesn't seem to have much energy.
我看看，先给它喝点水。 wǒ kàn kàn xiān gěi tā hē diǎn shuǐ
Let me take a look, and let's give it some water first.