Chinese word

气馁

Pronunciation

Pinyinqì něi

Meaning

  • verbget discouraged

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A failed attempt leaves confidence and forward effort running low.

Common phrases

  • 对结果感到气馁duì jié guǒ gǎn dào qì něi

    feel discouraged about the result

  • 不要轻易气馁bú yào qīng yì qì něi

    do not get discouraged easily

  • 看到困难就气馁kàn dào kùn nán jiù qì něi

    get discouraged when facing difficulties

Similar words

灰心huī xīn: Become disheartened because hard work does not seem to bring success.
泄气xiè qì: Lose spirit quickly, especially when facing a challenge or setback.
失望shī wàng: Feel disappointed because a hoped-for result is not achieved.

Definition in Chinese

因挫折或失望而丧失信心或勇气，情绪低落、不再积极努力。yīn cuò zhé huò shī wàng ér sàng shī xìn xīn huò yǒng qì qíng xù dī luò bú zài jī jí nǔ lì

Word origin

气 (qì, "energy") + 馁 (něi, "hungry and weak") gives the word a picture of strength fading, which later became a description of discouragement.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • be disappointedverb

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