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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'disappointment' with 失望 (shīwàng)

    Description & Modification
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 感到 + 失望

    Explanation

    The adjective 失望 (shīwàng) means 'disappointed' and describes a feeling of letdown when expectations are not met. It can be intensified with adverbs like 倍感 (to feel doubly) or 非常, and can also function as a verb meaning 'to lose hope in something'.

    Examples

    • 考试成绩出来后，她非常失望。

      Kǎoshì chéngjì chūlái hòu, tā fēicháng shīwàng.

      After the exam results came out, she was very disappointed.

    • 别对他太失望了，他已经尽力了。

      Bié duì tā tài shīwàng le, tā yǐjīng jìnlì le.

      Don't be too disappointed in him; he already tried his best.

    • 结果让所有人都倍感失望。

      Jiéguǒ ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu bèigǎn shīwàng.

      The result left everyone deeply disappointed.

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