How do you say "disappointed" in Chinese?

失望

shī wàng

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "disappointed" is 失望 (shī wàng).

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Pronunciation

To get shī wàng right, aim for "shī" held flat and high (first tone), then "wàng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).

Writing and usage

失望 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

他对结果感到失望。

tā duì jié guǒ gǎn dào shī wàng 。

He was disappointed by the result.

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How to remember 失望

Notice how "shee wahng" echoes inside "shī wàng"; tie that echo to disappointed and you won't forget it.

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Questions about 失望

How do you pronounce 失望?

To get shī wàng right, aim for "shī" held flat and high (first tone), then "wàng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).

Is 失望 formal or casual?

失望 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 失望 used in Chinese?

失望 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 他对结果感到失望。 (He was disappointed by the result.).

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