shī

to lose; to miss; to fail

HSK 4 #375

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 375th character
Radical ⼤ (37.2)
Strokes 5
Index # 265

Definitions

失 shī
  1. 1. to lose
  2. 2. to miss
  3. 3. to fail

Stroke order

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Words containing 失

Word Meaning
by mistake; accidentally; to lose control
not working properly; out of order (of machine)
to have one's property stolen; to lose by theft
to lose one's head out of fear (idiom)
out of tune (music)
imbalance; to become dysfunctional
surefire; absolutely safe (idiom)
to catch fire; on fire; fire (alarm)
to neglect one's job; dereliction of duty
to lose self-control (in a situation)
to lose one's love
to fail to be retained
to suffer defeat; to lose
to take a wrong step in life; to lose one's footing
to miss (a chance); mistake; fault
(urinary or fecal) incontinence
deficiency; shortcoming; hiatus
disappointed; frustrated
rash; impudent
to get lost; lost; missing
to lose; to miss
to lose touch with; separated from; missing
No time to lose! (idiom)
mishap; accident; accidental loss
to lose one's voice; (to cry out) involuntarily