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“get discouraged” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì něi

Example

别因为一次失败就气馁。bié yīn wèi yí cì shī bài jiù qì něi

Don't get discouraged just because of one failure.

Illustration for 气馁 (get discouraged)

How to say “get discouraged” in Chinese

“Get discouraged” in Chinese is 气馁 (qì něi).

A failed attempt leaves confidence and forward effort running low.

Full entry for 气馁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 气馁

尽管面临挑战，他没有气馁，反而更加努力。jín guǎn miàn lín tiǎo zhàn tā méi yǒu qì něi fǎn ér gèng jiā nǔ lì

Although he faced challenges, he did not get discouraged; instead, he worked even harder.

Tips for using 气馁

  • In supportive conversation, 别气馁 (bié qìněi, "do not lose heart") is a common encouragement after a setback, while the same word in a statement describes a person's state.

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