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“loser” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshū jiā

Example

别把自己当输家。bié bǎ zì jǐ dāng shū jiā

Don't think of yourself as a loser.

Illustration for 输家 (loser)

How to say “loser” in Chinese

“Loser” in Chinese is 输家 (shū jiā).

The person or side left on the losing end of a contest or a longer period of struggle.

Full entry for 输家: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 输家

媒体不应轻易给运动员贴上输家标签。méi tǐ bù yīng qīng yì gěi yùn dòng yuán tiē shàng shū jiā biāo qiān

The media should not casually label athletes as losers.

Tips for using 输家

  • In conversational Chinese, this noun can sound teasing or self-deprecating among familiar speakers, but its negative judgment makes it unsuitable for formal or unfamiliar settings.

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