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    Expressing "to miss an opportunity" with 错失 (cuòshī)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    错失 + Opportunity Noun

    Explanation

    错失 (cuòshī) is a verb meaning "to miss" or "to let slip," specifically referring to missed opportunities or chances. It is more formal than 错过 and carries a stronger sense of regret or consequence. It is commonly used in news and formal writing.

    Examples

    • 他因为犹豫太久，错失了那次升职的机会。

      Tā yīnwèi yóuyù tài jiǔ, cuòshī le nà cì shēngzhí de jīhuì.

      Because he hesitated for too long, he missed that promotion opportunity.

    • 我们不能再错失这样的合作机会了。

      Wǒmen bù néng zài cuòshī zhèyàng de hézuò jīhuì le.

      We can't miss this kind of cooperation opportunity again.

    • 她错失了最后一个进球的机会，非常遗憾。

      Tā cuòshī le zuìhòu yī gè jìnqiú de jīhuì, fēicháng yíhàn.

      She missed the last chance to score a goal, which is really regrettable.

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