疏失 (shū shī) — to make a careless mistake; to be remiss or negligent
Definition
疏失 (shūshī) is a formal/literary verb for a 'careless mistake through negligence' — the error itself and the blameworthy lapse behind it. Used mostly in official, legal, or written contexts, not everyday speech.
verb
to make a careless mistaketo be remiss or negligent
Examples
- 疏失。Zhè cì shì gù shì yóu yú guǎn lǐ rén yuán de shū shī zào chéng de.This accident was caused by the negligence of the management staff.
- 疏失。Tā yīn gōng zuò shū shī bèi gōng sī jǐng gào le.He was warned by the company for being remiss at work.
- ，疏失。Fǎ lǜ shàng, rèn hé rén bù dé yīn shū shī ér táo bì zé rèn.Legally, no one may evade responsibility due to negligence.
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