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亏 (kuī) vs 损 (sǔn) — use 虧 (kuī) for a loss specifically tied to deficiency or shortcoming, while 损 (sǔn) often implies damage or harm.
When using 虧, be mindful of the context; it’s often applied in financial discussions. Learners might confuse it with the similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to tone. Common collocations include 虧損 (kuī sǔn, loss) and 虧空 (kuī kōng, deficit).
Although 虧 is not part of the official HSK curriculum, it complements vocabulary related to loss or deficiency that may appear in advanced levels. Students should focus on recognizing it in context and associating it with financial discussions.
Learners often mispronounce 虧 as 'kuai' instead of 'kuī'. Additionally, they might confuse it with 盈 (yíng), leading to incorrect usage when discussing profits or losses.
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Etymology of 虧
A tiger 虍 mauling a bird 隹; 亏 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say to lose, to fail; loss, damages; deficient in Chinese
“to lose, to fail; loss, damages; deficient” in Chinese is虧
The character 虧 (kuī) signifies a loss or deficiency, often used in contexts relating to financial losses or failures. It can also refer to a lack or shortcoming in various forms, whether material or abstract. This character is commonly used in discussions about business, investments, or personal experiences of failure.
When to use 虧
When using 虧, be mindful of the context; it’s often applied in financial discussions. Learners might confuse it with the similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to tone. Common collocations include 虧損 (kuī sǔn, loss) and 虧空 (kuī kōng, deficit).
虧 or something close to it
亏 (kuī) vs 损 (sǔn) — use 虧 (kuī) for a loss specifically tied to deficiency or shortcoming, while 损 (sǔn) often implies damage or harm.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 虧 as 'kuai' instead of 'kuī'. Additionally, they might confuse it with 盈 (yíng), leading to incorrect usage when discussing profits or losses.
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You can say '这家公司去年虧了很多钱' (This company lost a lot of money last year).
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