错过
cuò guò
Definitions
- 1. to miss (train, opportunity etc)
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Collocations
错过 is typically used with opportunities, transport, or events (e.g., 错过机会, 错过火车), not people.
Common mistakes
Do not use 错过 for missing a person; use 想念 for 'to miss someone'.
Example Sentences
2 shown他因为懒惰而 错过 了机会。
He missed the opportunity because of laziness.
机会就在眼前，别 错过 。
The opportunity is right before your eyes, don't miss it.
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