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疏漏 (shū lòu) — oversight, slip

Definition

A formal noun for an 'oversight' or small mistake caused by carelessness — something missed rather than done wrong. Use it in written contexts like reports, plans, or exams, not in casual speech.

noun
oversightslip

Examples

  • 疏漏，。
    Zhè ge jì huà yǒu yí gè shū lòu, xū yào xiū gǎi.
    There is an oversight in this plan, and it needs revision.
  • 疏漏，。
    Kǎo shì zhōng yīn wèi yí gè shū lòu, tā diū le shí fēn.
    Because of a slip in the exam, he lost ten points.
  • 疏漏，。
    Tā de bào gào lǐ yǒu hěn duō shū lòu, bèi jīng lǐ pī píng le.
    There were many oversights in his report, and he was criticized by the manager.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

疏shūcareless
漏lòuomit

疏 and 漏 both point to carelessness and omission, together naming an oversight.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

  • 疋疋pǐ
  • 㐬㐬㐬

The form 疏 combines 㐬 with 疋, where 疋 supplies the sound.

Open 疏 →

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

漏 combines 水 (water) and 屚 (to leak), showing water leaking.

Open 漏 →
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