辜负

gū fù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to fail to live up (to expectations)
2. unworthy (of trust)
3. to let down
4. to betray (hopes)
5. to disappoint

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 背叛 bèi pàn 背叛 bèi pàn to betray 辜负信任与背叛: to betray
• 失信 shī xìn 失信 shī xìn to break a promise 辜负诺言与失信: to break a promise

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Students often mistakenly use 辜负 with objects like 工作 (job) or 时间 (time); 辜负 requires a noun implying a trust, expectation, or affection.

Example Sentences

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他 辜负 了父母的期望。

He let down his parents' expectations.

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Child Words of 辜负

• 负 负 fù: to bear
• 辜 辜 gū: crime