Meaning
丢失 means to lose something or for something to go missing, typically referring to objects or possessions. It emphasizes the result of no longer having or being able to find something. The word combines 丢 (to throw away, to lose) with 失 (to lose, to miss), creating a compound that stresses the loss.
Usage
丢失 is commonly used in formal and written contexts, as well as in announcements about lost items. In everyday speech, people often use just 丢 (diū) instead. It's frequently seen in phrases like 丢失物品 (lost items) or on signs for lost-and-found services. The word typically takes objects like documents, belongings, or valuable items.
Examples
- 01我不小心丢失了钱包。.I accidentally lost my wallet.
- 02如果丢失护照，请立即联系大使馆。, .If you lose your passport, please contact the embassy immediately.
Characters
Common collocations
- 丢失物品lost items
- 丢失证件to lose identification documents
- 丢失文件to lose documents/files
- 不慎丢失to accidentally lose
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'to lose.' The combination creates emphasis and formality, common in Chinese compound verbs where similar-meaning characters reinforce each other.