失
Meaning:
to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1554
Pinyin:
shī
Strokes:
5
Radical:
大
How to Write 失 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "失" in Chinese
The Chinese character 失 (shī) means "to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 失 include: 不失, 丢失, 冒失.
📚 Words and Phrases with 失
Common words containing this character
不失
still possesses; yet retains (some positive attribute that contrasts with another of its attributes)
HSK 2
丢失
to lose; to misplace
HSK 2
冒失
rash
HSK 2
哀失
bereavement
HSK 2
丧失
to lose
HSK 2
坐失
to let sth slip by
HSK 2
报失
report the loss to the authorities concerned
HSK 2
失主
owner of sth lost or stolen
HSK 2
失事
(of a plane, ship etc) to have an accident (plane crash, shipwreck, vehicle collision etc)
HSK 2
差失
mistake
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Something 丿 falling from a hand 夫
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "失"?
- The pinyin is shī
- How many strokes does "失" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "失" mean?
- to lose; to make a mistake, to neglect
- What is the radical of "失"?
- The radical is "大"