泄气 (xiè qì): Lose heart (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

I didn't do well on the exam, so I feel a bit discouraged.

He has never been disheartened by external doubts and always adhered to his beliefs.

Don't lose heart; as long as we work together, we can definitely overcome this difficulty.

Despite encountering setbacks, she didn't get discouraged; instead, she worked even harder.

Far from being discouraged, he regarded this failure as a valuable experience.