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扫兴掃興 sǎo xìng — to spoil things; to dampen spirits

sǎo (third tone, dipping) xìng (fourth tone, falling)sao3 xing4

Traditional: 掃興

to spoil things; to dampen spirits

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardadjective
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Meanings

  1. to spoil things; to dampen spirits

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

    adjective