lose; miss
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to lose; to no longer possess
Emphasizes the state of no longer possessing something that was previously held. Often used with abstract nouns such as confidence, function, or contact.
Tā他
shī失
diào掉
le了
xìn信
xīn心
。
He lost confidence.
Diàn电
chí池
yǐ已
jīng经
wán完
quán全
shī失
diào掉
le了
zuò作
yòng用
。
The battery has completely lost its function.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Tā他
men们
shī失
diào掉
le了
lián联
luò络
。
They lost contact.
verb
to miss; to fail to obtain or grasp
Emphasizes failing to obtain or grasp something, especially opportunities or chances.
Tā他
shī失
diào掉
le了
zhè这
gè个
jī机
huì会
。
He missed this opportunity.
Bié别
shī失
diào掉
liáng良
jī机
。
Don't miss the good opportunity.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Yóu由
yú于
quē缺
fá乏
zhǔn准
bèi备
，
tā他
shī失
diào掉
le了
jìn晋
shēng升
de的
jī机
huì会
。
Due to lack of preparation, he missed the opportunity for promotion.