The Chinese word 输 means “to lose” or “to be defeated”. It is commonly used in sports, games, and competitions to describe the outcome of a match or event. For example, if a team loses a game, it can be said that they 输了比赛. The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe any situation where someone experiences a loss or setback, such as losing a job or failing an exam. Overall, 输 is a versatile and important word in Chinese that is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.
Translation
Verb: to transport, to lose, to be beaten
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我输了这场比赛 | wǒ shū le zhè chǎng bǐ sài | I lost this game |
| 他输了很多钱在赌博上 | tā shū le hěn duō qián zài dǔ bó shàng | He lost a lot of money in gambling |
| 这个箱子太重了，我需要帮助输它 | zhè gè xiāng zi tài zhòng le, wǒ xū yào bāng zhù shū tā | This box is too heavy, I need help to move it |
| 这个项目输给了我们的竞争对手 | zhè gè xiàng mù shū gěi le wǒ men de jìng zhēng duì shǒu | We lost this project to our competitors |
| 我输送了一些食品给那些需要帮助的人 | wǒ shū sòng le yī xiē shí pǐn gěi nà xiē xū yào bāng zhù de rén | I delivered some food to those who need help |
| 这个医院输液的速度很快 | zhè gè yī yuàn shū yè de sù dù hěn kuài | The speed of infusion in this hospital is fast |
| 我们输掉了这个案件，需要上诉 | wǒ men shū diào le zhè gè àn jiàn, xū yào shàng sù | We lost this case and need to appeal |
HSK
输 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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