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灰心
huīxīn
Description
“灰心”的意思是因为失败或不顺利而失去信心，感到很失望。
"灰心" means losing confidence and feeling very disappointed due to failure or setbacks.
考试没考好的时候，别人常常会说“别灰心”来鼓励你。
When you don't do well on an exam, people often say "别灰心" to encourage you.
Meanings
灰心huīxīn
to lose heart; be discouraged
这次失败了，别灰心，下次再试。
You failed this time, don't be discouraged, try again next time.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "ash heart" — a heart turned cold like ashes, i.e. hopeless.
- Nuance
often used in the negative 别灰心 ("don't give up") to encourage someone.
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