Definition
输家 means 'loser' in a competitive context — a game, match, election, or business deal. It contrasts with 赢家 (winner). Unlike the broader 失败者, 输家 specifically implies a direct competition where someone else wins.
n.
loser (in a competition, game, or contest)
Examples
- 输家。Zhè chǎng bǐsài zhǐyǒu shū jiā méiyǒu yíngjiā.In this match, there are only losers, no winners.
- ，输家。Shāngyè tánpàn zhōng, shū jiā wǎngwǎng yào chéngdān gèng duō sǔnshī.In business negotiations, the loser often has to bear more losses.
- ，输家。Xuǎnjǔ jiéshù hòu, shū jiā dàfāng de zhùhè le duìshǒu.After the election, the loser graciously congratulated the opponent.
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