English–Chinese
“disappoint” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingū fù
Example
我不想辜负你的期待。wǒ bù xiǎng gū fù nǐ de qī dài
I don't want to disappoint you.
How to say “disappoint” in Chinese
“Disappoint” in Chinese is 辜负 (gū fù).
Fails to live up to something valuable that another person has placed in one's care, making that person feel let down.
Example sentences with 辜负
年轻人不应该辜负父母的期望。nián qīng rén bù yīng gāi gū fù fù mǔ de qī wàng
Young people should not fail to live up to their parents' expectations.
Tips for using 辜负
- English speakers may use "disappoint" for many minor outcomes, but this Chinese verb commonly highlights the speaker's responsibility toward the person who placed confidence or hope in them.