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丧失 (sàngshī) is often used in formal contexts and emphasizes the state of having lost something, whereas 失去 (shīqù) focuses more on the action of losing.
Be careful not to confuse 失去 with similar verbs like 丢 (diū, to discard) which implies carelessness. 失去 is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 丢 is more casual. Common collocations include 失去机会 (shīqù jīhuì, to lose an opportunity) and 失去信任 (shīqù xìnrèn, to lose trust).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 失去 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and experiences, such as 悲伤 (bēishāng, sadness) and 机会 (jīhuì, opportunity). Students should focus on understanding how it interacts with nouns and how it expresses emotional states.
Learners often mix up 失去 with the verb 丢 (diū). For instance, saying '我失去了我的书包' (Wǒ shīqùle wǒ de shūbāo) is correct, but saying '我丢了我的书包' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de shūbāo) is more casual and implies carelessness. Additionally, remember to use the correct tones for clarity.
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How to say to lose in Chinese
“to lose” in Chinese is失去
失去 (shīqù) means 'to lose' and is commonly used in contexts referring to the loss of tangible or intangible things, such as opportunities, relationships, or possessions. It conveys a sense of regret or sorrow associated with the act of losing something valuable.
When to use 失去
Be careful not to confuse 失去 with similar verbs like 丢 (diū, to discard) which implies carelessness. 失去 is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 丢 is more casual. Common collocations include 失去机会 (shīqù jīhuì, to lose an opportunity) and 失去信任 (shīqù xìnrèn, to lose trust).
失去 or something close to it
丧失 (sàngshī) is often used in formal contexts and emphasizes the state of having lost something, whereas 失去 (shīqù) focuses more on the action of losing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 失去 with the verb 丢 (diū). For instance, saying '我失去了我的书包' (Wǒ shīqùle wǒ de shūbāo) is correct, but saying '我丢了我的书包' (Wǒ diūle wǒ de shūbāo) is more casual and implies carelessness. Additionally, remember to use the correct tones for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 失去
失去 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我们已经____了一切，不过谢天谢地，总算是保住了性命。
We have lost everything, but thank God, our lives have been spared.
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You can say '我失去了一个好朋友' (Wǒ shīqùle yīgè hǎo péngyǒu), which means 'I lost a good friend.'
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