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泄气
xièqì
Description
这个词常用来说一个人失去了信心或希望，觉得没有力气再做下去。
This word is often used to say that a person has lost confidence or hope and feels too weak to continue.
它也可以指气球或轮胎里的气跑出来了。
It can also refer to the air escaping from a balloon or tire.
Meanings
泄气xièqì
to lose heart; feel discouraged
别泄气，我们再试一次。
Don't get discouraged, let's try again.
泄气xièqì
to let out air; deflate
轮胎泄气了，我们得停车。
The tire is flat, we need to stop.
泄气xièqì
disappointing; useless (colloquial)
这场比赛输得真泄气。
Losing this game is really disheartening.
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Notes
- Etymology
泄 'leak, let out' + 气 'air/spirit'; literally 'air leaking away'.
- Nuance
泄气 often implies giving up, while 灰心 stresses loss of hope.
In videos
“似乎是很泄气嗯”
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