灰心

huī xīn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to lose heart
2. to be discouraged

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 振奋 zhèn fèn 振奋 zhèn fèn to stir oneself up Means to be roused or inspired; the opposite of losing heart.: to stir oneself up

Related words

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• 气馁 qì něi 气馁 qì něi to be discouraged More formal/literary; means to become dejected or lose confidence, often used in self-motivation contexts.: to be discouraged

Synonyms

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• 失望 shī wàng 失望 shī wàng disappointed Used when feeling let down by an outcome; 灰心 emphasizes a longer-lasting discouragement and loss of motivation.: disappointed

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 灰心 (discouraged) with 伤心 (sad). 灰心 is about losing confidence, not emotional pain.

Example Sentences

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不要 灰心 ，下次再试试。

Don't lose heart, try again next time.

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Words Containing 灰心

• 灰心丧气 灰心丧气 huī xīn sàng qì: downhearted

Child Words of 灰心

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 灰 灰 huī: ash