Meanings of 遗失
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遗忘 (yíwàng) vs 遗失 (yíshī): use 遗失 when referring specifically to the act of losing something, while 遗忘 emphasizes forgetting something.
Be cautious with the tone, as '遗失' must be pronounced with the correct tones (yí shī) to convey the intended meaning. It's often used in more formal situations, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless appropriate. Common collocations include '遗失物品' (lost items) and '遗失报告' (lost item report).
As an HSK 6 term, 遗失 connects well with other vocabulary related to loss and recovery, including words like 找到 (zhǎo dào, to find) and 丢失 (diū shī, to lose). Focus on understanding its use in formal documents or conversations about lost property.
Learners often confuse 遗失 with 丢失, thinking they are interchangeable, but 遗失 is more formal. For example, saying '我遗失了' in a casual conversation might sound overly formal; instead, use '我丢了' (Wǒ diūle).
Pronunciation of 遗失
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How to say to lose in Chinese
“to lose” in Chinese is遗失
遗失 refers to the act of losing something, typically of value or importance. It can describe both the action of losing and the state of something being lost. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as reporting lost items to authorities or discussing losses in business.
When to use 遗失
Be cautious with the tone, as '遗失' must be pronounced with the correct tones (yí shī) to convey the intended meaning. It's often used in more formal situations, so avoid using it in casual conversation unless appropriate. Common collocations include '遗失物品' (lost items) and '遗失报告' (lost item report).
遗失 or something close to it
遗忘 (yíwàng) vs 遗失 (yíshī): use 遗失 when referring specifically to the act of losing something, while 遗忘 emphasizes forgetting something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 遗失 with 丢失, thinking they are interchangeable, but 遗失 is more formal. For example, saying '我遗失了' in a casual conversation might sound overly formal; instead, use '我丢了' (Wǒ diūle).
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Grammar Patterns of 遗失
遗失 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 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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若____机票，请拨打STA的免费求助热线。
Should you lose your ticket call collect on STA's helpline.
Example Sentences for 遗失 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 遗失
You can say '我遗失了我的钱包' (Wǒ yíshīle wǒ de qiánbāo) meaning 'I lost my wallet.'
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