灰心

huī xīn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

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to stir oneself up

Means to be roused or inspired; the opposite of losing heart.

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to be discouraged

More formal/literary; means to become dejected or lose confidence, often used in self-motivation contexts.

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disappointed

Used when feeling let down by an outcome; 灰心 emphasizes a longer-lasting discouragement and loss of motivation.

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

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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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downhearted

heart

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