扫兴

sǎo xìng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to spoil things; to dampen spirits
2. to feel deflated; to be dispirited

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 助兴 zhù xìng 助兴 zhù xìng to add to the fun 助兴 means to add to the fun or liven things up, the opposite of 扫兴.: to add to the fun

Related words

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• 煞风景 shā fēng jǐng 煞风景 shā fēng jǐng to be an eyesore A fixed expression meaning to spoil the scenery or mood, similar to 扫兴.: to be an eyesore

Synonyms

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• 失望 shī wàng 失望 shī wàng disappointed Both can express disappointment, but 扫兴 is often used when something ruins a good mood or atmosphere.: disappointed
• 败兴 bài xìng 败兴 bài xìng disappointed Both mean to spoil the fun or mood.: disappointed

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently used with 觉得/感到 (to feel disappointed) or with an action that spoils the mood, e.g., 让人扫兴 (to make someone feel let down).

Common mistakes

Do not use 扫兴 to describe objective failures; it specifically refers to spoiling enjoyment or excitement.

Example Sentences

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下雨天去野餐真 扫兴 。

Having a picnic on a rainy day really spoils the fun.

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Child Words of 扫兴

• 扫 扫 sǎo: to sweep
• 扫 扫 sào: broom
• 兴 兴 xīng: to rise
• 兴 兴 xìng: feeling or desire to do sth