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AI Study Notes for 丟
丢 (diū) vs 扔 (rēng) — use 丢 when emphasizing loss or misplacement, while 扔 focuses on the action of throwing away.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 丟 (diū), as it uses the first tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. This character is more informal, so it is best used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include 丟掉 (diūdiào - to throw away) and 丟失 (diūshī - to lose).
Although 丟 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners at HSK 2 or above, as it complements verbs related to actions and possessions. Focus on using it in context with other verbs like 找 (zhǎo - to find) and 捡 (jiǎn - to pick up) for a fuller understanding of loss and recovery.
Learners often confuse 丟 with 失 (shī), leading to sentences like '我失我的书' instead of using 丟, which would be incorrect. The correct form is '我丟了我的书' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de shū).
Pronunciation of 丟
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Etymology of 丟
Simplified form of 丟. A horizontal line added to the sematically similar character 去 (leave; go).
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Simplified form of 丟. A horizontal line added to the sematically similar character 去 (leave; go).
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How to say to lose; to discard in Chinese
“to lose; to discard” in Chinese is丟
The character 丟 (diū) means 'to lose' or 'to discard.' It is commonly used to describe misplacing items or getting rid of something intentionally. In everyday language, it can refer to losing physical objects, but it can also have metaphorical uses, such as losing face or losing a chance.
When to use 丟
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 丟 (diū), as it uses the first tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced. This character is more informal, so it is best used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing. Common collocations include 丟掉 (diūdiào - to throw away) and 丟失 (diūshī - to lose).
丟 or something close to it
丢 (diū) vs 扔 (rēng) — use 丢 when emphasizing loss or misplacement, while 扔 focuses on the action of throwing away.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 丟 with 失 (shī), leading to sentences like '我失我的书' instead of using 丟, which would be incorrect. The correct form is '我丟了我的书' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de shū).
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Grammar Patterns of 丟
丟 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我在随后的混乱中____了包.
I lost my bag in the ensuing chaos.
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Word Family of 丟
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 丟
You can say '我丟了我的钥匙' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de yàoshi) meaning 'I lost my keys.'
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