lose confidence; become discouraged
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to lose confidence and shrink back; to become discouraged or timid
Often used in formal or written contexts, frequently in negative constructions (e.g., 绝不自馁, 不可自馁) to encourage perseverance when facing difficulties.
Miàn面
duì对
cuò挫
zhé折
，
tā他
cóng从
bù不
zì自
něi馁
。
When facing setbacks, he never loses confidence.
Zài再
jiē接
zài再
lì厉
，
jué绝
bù不
zì自
něi馁
。
Continue striving persistently and never become discouraged.
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Yī一
shí时
de的
shī失
bài败
bù不
yào要
jǐn紧
，
qiān千
wàn万
bù不
yào要
zì自
něi馁
。
Temporary failure doesn't matter; just make sure you don't lose heart.