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失利

shī lì
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to lose
  2. 2. to suffer defeat

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with verbs like 遭到 (zāo dào, to suffer) or 遭遇 (zāo yù, to encounter), e.g., 遭到失利.

Formality

Primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official statements, to describe a loss or defeat.

Example Sentences

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他们在比赛中 失利 了。
They lost in the competition.

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