痛失 (tòng shī) — to suffer the painful loss of (a loved one, opportunity, victory, etc.)
Definition
A formal/written verb for 'to painfully lose' — a person, chance, or victory. Stronger and more literary than just 失去, emphasizing grief or regret over what was lost.
verb
to suffer the painful loss of (a loved one, opportunity, victory, etc.)
Examples
- 痛失。Tā zài nà chǎng shì gù zhōng tòng shī le wéi yī de qīn rén.He suffered the painful loss of his only relative in that accident.
- ，痛失。Yīn wèi zhǔn bèi bù zú, tā men tòng shī le duó guàn de jī huì.Because of insufficient preparation, they missed out on the opportunity to win the championship.
- 痛失。Zhè zhī qiú duì zài zuì hòu shí kè tòng shī le shèng lì.This team suffered a painful loss of victory in the final moments.
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