失而复得 (shī ér fù dé) — to recover something lost; to get back after losing it
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'to regain what was lost.' Often used for relationships, opportunities, or prized objects — it carries a sense of relief and emotional weight, not just simple recovery.
idiom
to recover something lostto get back after losing it
Examples
- 失而复得，。Zhè ge shī ér fù dé de jī huì, tā wú lùn rú hé dōu bú yuàn zài fàng qì.He refuses to give up this recovered opportunity no matter what.
- 失而复得，。Kàn dào nà kuài shī ér fù dé de shǒu biǎo, tā jī dòng dé kū le.Seeing the watch that had been lost and found, she was so moved she cried.
- ，失而复得，。Jīng guò duō nián wù huì, zhè duì lǎo yǒu zhōng yú shī ér fù dé, chóng guī yú hǎo.After years of misunderstanding, these old friends finally reconnected and reconciled.
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