English–Chinese
“fault” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinguò shī
Example
这次事故并非他的过失。zhè cì shì gù bìng fēi tā de guò shī
This accident was not his fault.
How to say “fault” in Chinese
“Fault” in Chinese is 过失 (guò shī).
A lapse in care or rule-following that causes harm and leaves responsibility attached to someone.
Example sentences with 过失
法院认定被告方存在共同的过失。fǎ yuàn rèn dìng bèi gào fāng cún zài gòng tóng de guò shī
The court found that the defendant shared fault.
Tips for using 过失
- In insurance and accident reports, this noun can assign responsibility even when the harm is unintended, so it does not by itself imply deliberate action.