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    Expressing loss or forfeiture with 丧失 (sàngshī)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    丧失 + Abstract Noun

    Explanation

    丧失 (sàngshī) means "to lose" or "to forfeit" and describes the loss of something important or abstract, such as rights, ability, or habitat. It is more formal and serious than 失去 and implies that the loss is significant or irreversible.

    Examples

    • 由于环境污染，许多物种丧失了生存空间。

      yóuyú huánjìng wūrǎn, xǔduō wùzhǒng sàngshī le shēngcún kōngjiān.

      Due to environmental pollution, many species have lost their living space.

    • 他因为那次事故丧失了行走的能力。

      tā yīnwèi nà cì shìgù sàngshī le xíngzǒu de nénglì.

      He lost the ability to walk because of that accident.

    • 如果不遵守规则，你可能会丧失参赛资格。

      Rúguǒ bù zūnshǒu guīzé, nǐ kěnéng huì sàngshī cānsài zīgé.

      If you don't follow the rules, you may lose your eligibility to compete.

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