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扫兴 (sǎo xìng): to spoil things; to dampen spirits; to feel deflated; to be dispirited

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to spoil things; to dampen spirits; to feel deflated; to be dispirited
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to spoil things
  • to dampen spirits
  • to feel deflated
  • to be dispirited

Chinese explanation

  • 因为出现了某个情况,使本来高兴、热烈的气氛被破坏,让大家感到失望、不愉快
  • 也指做某事破坏了别人的兴致。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to sweep (with a brush or broom)

HSK 5

to rise; to flourish; to become popular

Example sentences

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Everyone was having a good time, but suddenly the power went out—how disappointing.

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We planned to go hiking this weekend, but the weather forecast said there would be a storm; this bad news disappointed everyone.

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Don't be a spoilsport; let's sing and dance together and have some fun!

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At the birthday party, Xiao Li kept complaining about work, which really spoiled the mood.

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