sam1 fui1心灰
Jyutpingsam1 fui1
Yalesām fūi
Definition
To be disheartened, discouraged, or to lose heart.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of losing hope or motivation after experiencing repeated failures or disappointments. It carries a sense of emotional exhaustion rather than just temporary sadness. People often use it to explain why they want to give up on a project or a goal.
Examples
Seeing that the result was so bad, he really felt disheartened.
Related words
Common phrases
utterly disheartened and cold-hearted
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple sadness or disappointment over minor events. It implies a deeper, more lasting sense of discouragement that affects one's drive to continue.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
