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损失 (sǔnshī) refers to a loss in a broader sense, not limited to financial contexts, while 亏损 (kuīsǔn) specifically indicates a financial loss.
Learners often confuse 亏损 with related terms like 利润 (profit). Remember that 亏损 is specifically about loss. It's typically used in formal contexts, such as financial reports, and should be paired with verbs like 造成 (cause) or 遇到 (encounter).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 亏损 connects to other financial vocabulary like 收入 (income) and 支出 (expenditure). Focus on using it in sentences to describe financial scenarios, which will enhance your ability to discuss business topics.
A common mistake is to use 亏损 without its context, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我亏损' (I lose) is incorrect; it should be '我在投资中亏损' (I incurred losses in the investment).
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How to say deficit in Chinese
“deficit” in Chinese is亏损
亏损 refers to a financial loss or deficit, often used in business contexts to describe when expenses exceed revenues. It can also indicate a negative outcome in various situations, emphasizing the idea of losing resources or value.
When to use 亏损
Learners often confuse 亏损 with related terms like 利润 (profit). Remember that 亏损 is specifically about loss. It's typically used in formal contexts, such as financial reports, and should be paired with verbs like 造成 (cause) or 遇到 (encounter).
亏损 or something close to it
损失 (sǔnshī) refers to a loss in a broader sense, not limited to financial contexts, while 亏损 (kuīsǔn) specifically indicates a financial loss.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 亏损 without its context, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我亏损' (I lose) is incorrect; it should be '我在投资中亏损' (I incurred losses in the investment).
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Grammar patterns of 亏损
亏损 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. It carries 2 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.
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公司____的原因很多，但归根到底是管理不善。
There are many reasons for the company's losses, but fundamentally it is poor management.
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Cultural Notes for 亏损
In Western cultures, financial losses are often seen as part of the risk of doing business, while in Chinese culture, they may be viewed with greater scrutiny and concern for the long-term implications.
Frequently asked questions about 亏损
You can say: '公司去年亏损了很多' (The company suffered significant losses last year).
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