co3 baai6挫敗挫败
Jyutpingco3 baai6
Yalecho baaih
Definition
A defeat, setback, or failure; the state of things not going smoothly or successfully.
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How it's used
Focuses on the emotional or psychological weight of an experience rather than just a simple loss in a game or competition. It is frequently used to describe a sense of discouragement or a hurdle in one's personal growth or career path. Unlike simpler terms for losing, it implies a process of struggle that leads to a feeling of being defeated.
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He did not give up despite facing so many setbacks.
Do you feel this failure is a huge blow?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple loss in a sports match, where 輸 is more natural. Using 挫敗 in that context sounds overly dramatic or formal.
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Grammar guides
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