DictionaryCommon words灰心

WordTOCFL Level 4stative verb (adj.)Taiwan frequency #15,977

灰心

huīxīn

“to lose heart; to become discouraged; to feel disheartened after setbacks”

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huī·ㄏㄨㄟ

Ash or dust; gray color; discouraged or dejected; lime (short for limestone).

xīn·ㄒㄧㄣ

The physical heart; the mind or intellect; feelings or emotions; the center or core of something; intention or will.