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损失 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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损失
sǔnshī
loss
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #2287, Hard
损失
sǔnshī
damage
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #2287, Hard
损失
sǔnshī
to lose
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #2287, Hard
损失
sǔnshī
to damage
HSK 5, n, 15 strokes, rank #2287, Hard
损失
sǔnshī
to suffer damage
HSK 5, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #2287, Hard
sǔnshī(sun3shi1)sun shi T3
1loss
2damage
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March 24, 2026
损失(損失)sǔnshī(sun3shi1)
损失 (sǔn shī) refers to loss or damage, often in a financial or material sense. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, insurance, and personal finance, where something of value is diminished or lost. The term carries a nuance of regret or negative impact associated with the loss.
Strokes15Frequency#2287DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese business culture, the concept of 损失 is taken very seriously, especially in financial dealings. Companies often prepare detailed risk assessments to minimize potential 损失 before engaging in new ventures.
Memory tip
Imagine a sunken ship (损) that has suffered significant loss (失) at sea. The image of the ship sinking represents the concept of loss vividly, while the pronunciation 'sǔn shī' sounds like 'sun' and 'she'—think of the sun setting on your lost treasures.
Meanings of 损失
sǔnshī(sun3shi1)
1loss
2damage
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About 损失
损失Simplified
損失Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2287Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
损失 (sǔnshī) vs 亏损 (kuīsǔn): use 损失 for general loss, while 亏损 specifically refers to financial losses or deficits.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 损失 with the verb '损害' (sǔn hài), which means to harm or damage. 损失 is typically used in formal contexts such as financial reports or discussions. Common collocations include '经济损失' (economic loss) and '损失赔偿' (loss compensation).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 损失 connects with other terms related to finance and loss, such as 赔偿 (compensation) and 经济 (economy). Students should focus on its usage in business contexts and practice constructing sentences that include it.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 损失 in a casual context where a more informal term would suffice. For example, saying '我损失了我的钥匙' (I lost my keys) is incorrect; instead, use '我丢了我的钥匙' (I lost my keys).
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损失 (sǔn shī) refers to loss or damage, often in a financial or material sense. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, insurance, and personal finance, where something of value is diminished or lost. The term carries a nuance of regret or negative impact associated with the loss.
When to use 损失
Be careful not to confuse 损失 with the verb '损害' (sǔn hài), which means to harm or damage. 损失 is typically used in formal contexts such as financial reports or discussions. Common collocations include '经济损失' (economic loss) and '损失赔偿' (loss compensation).
损失 or something close to it
损失 (sǔnshī) vs 亏损 (kuīsǔn): use 损失 for general loss, while 亏损 specifically refers to financial losses or deficits.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 损失 in a casual context where a more informal term would suffice. For example, saying '我损失了我的钥匙' (I lost my keys) is incorrect; instead, use '我丢了我的钥匙' (I lost my keys).
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Grammar patterns of 损失
损失 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
