English–Chinese
“lost” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmí máng
Example
毕业后，他对未来感到迷茫。bì yè hòu tā duì wèi lái gǎn dào mí máng
After graduating, he feels lost about the future.
How to say “lost” in Chinese
“Lost” in Chinese is 迷茫 (mí máng).
An unclear path or future leaves a person without a sure direction.
Example sentences with 迷茫
听了那番话，他显得很迷茫。tīng le nà fān huà tā xiǎn de hěn mí máng
After hearing those words, he looked very lost.
Tips for using 迷茫
- In everyday conversation, this word fits decisions and life plans especially well, so it is useful when describing uncertainty after a major change such as finishing school or starting work.