Meaning and Usage
"丧失" means "to lose" or "to forfeit" something important, often intangible like ability, confidence, or rights. It is a formal verb used in written and spoken Chinese, especially in serious or official contexts.
Common Contexts
It frequently appears in legal, medical, or psychological contexts, such as losing rights, abilities, or mental states. For example, "丧失资格" (lose qualification) or "丧失意识" (lose consciousness).
Collocations and Patterns
These collocations emphasize the loss of something crucial and often irreversible.
Usage Notes
"丧失" is more formal and serious than just "失去" (to lose). It implies a significant or permanent loss rather than a casual or temporary one. Avoid using it for everyday objects like "丧失钥匙"; instead, use "丢失钥匙" for losing keys.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "丧失" with "失去". While both mean "to lose," "丧失" is used for more serious, often legal or psychological losses, whereas "失去" is more general and everyday.