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我们不能放弃希望 (We cannot give up hope)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a declarative sentence structure: Subject (我们, 'we') + Negation (不, 'not') + Modal verb (能, 'can') + Verb (放弃, 'give up') + Object (希望, 'hope'). The structure emphasizes the impossibility or strong prohibition of giving up hope.

Sample sentences

无论遇到多大的困难，我们都不能放弃希望。

No matter how great the difficulties, we cannot give up hope.

只要我们还活着，就不能放弃希望。

As long as we are alive, we cannot give up hope.

记住，我们不能放弃希望，明天会更好。

Remember, we cannot give up hope; tomorrow will be better.

Quick facts

cultural_nuance:This phrase carries a strong positive and resilient connotation, often used to encourage perseverance in difficult times. It's a common motivational phrase in Chinese culture.

Often used with

不能放弃 (cannot give up)

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Example

无论遇到多大的困难，我们都不能放弃希望。

No matter how great the difficulties, we cannot give up hope.

只要我们还活着，就不能放弃希望。

As long as we are alive, we cannot give up hope.