死不死, 活不活

1. those that should die, do not, those that are alive live poorly; benefit no one

♦ 这个政策搞得企业 ~ 的。 This policy is making it difficult for all enterprises.

2. 字 neither dead nor living; 喻 dejected; listless; dispirited

♦ 你看他那个 ~ 的样子。 Look how dejected he is!