fui1 sam1灰心
Jyutpingfui1 sam1
Yalefūi sām
Definition
Discouraged; disheartened, feeling down and wanting to give up due to failure.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal feeling of losing motivation or hope after repeated setbacks or failures. It implies a sense of resignation where one is tempted to give up on a goal. Unlike feeling sad or upset, this specifically highlights the loss of drive or spirit to continue.
Examples
It is just one failure, no need to be so discouraged.
He has tried many times without success and is starting to feel disheartened.
Related words
Common phrases
downhearted and dejected
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傷心, which refers to general sadness or grief. 灰心 is specifically tied to the loss of confidence or motivation regarding a task or pursuit.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
