气馁 qìněi to be discouraged
How to remember 气馁: 气 air + 馁 famished = to be discouraged.
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How it is used
- 'To be discouraged, lose heart' - 不要气馁 (búyào qìněi) don't be disheartened.
- To feel deflated after setbacks; 馁 = to be starved/dispirited.
- Common in encouragement; near 灰心 (huīxīn, lose heart).