English–Chinese
“lose out” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchī kuī
Example
别怕吃亏，你会学到东西。bié pà chī kuī nǐ huì xué dào dōng xī
Don't be afraid to lose out; you'll learn something.
How to say “lose out” in Chinese
“Lose out” in Chinese is 吃亏 (chī kuī).
A person comes away bearing the cost of a choice or situation while ending up worse off.
Example sentences with 吃亏
他甘心吃亏，只是为大家创造一个好氛围。tā gān xīn chī kuī zhǐ shì wèi dà jiā chuàng zào yí gè hǎo fēn wéi
He is willing to take a loss just to create a good atmosphere for everyone.
Tips for using 吃亏
- English speakers may expect a financial result, but this word also describes ending up worse off in an ordinary interaction or after trusting the wrong information.