失意 (shī yì) — to be frustrated, disappointed, or thwarted (especially in aspirations or relationships)
Definition
A set-state verb meaning 'to feel thwarted/let down', usually about life goals, career, or romance (not small daily hassles). Pairs with 心里 or 在…上, e.g. 心里失意, 在爱情上失意.
verb
to be frustrateddisappointedor thwarted (especially in aspirations or relationships)
Examples
- ，失意。Tā zuì jìn gōng zuò hěn bú shùn, cháng cháng gǎn dào shī yì.He has been unlucky at work lately and often feels frustrated.
- ，失意。Kǎo shì méi kǎo hǎo, tā xīn lǐ hěn shī yì.She didn't do well on the exam and felt very disappointed.
- ，。Tā zài ài qíng shàng shī guò hěn duō cì yì, dàn hái méi fàng qì.He has been frustrated in love many times, but he hasn't given up.
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