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亏
kuī
Description
"亏"常常用来说做生意或买东西的时候赔了钱，也可以说一个人得到了不公平的对待。
"亏" is often used to say that money was lost in business or shopping, and it can also mean a person was treated unfairly.
它还能表示"幸亏"，就是很幸运，多亏了某个原因。
It can also mean "luckily," indicating being fortunate due to some reason.
Meanings
亏kuī
to lose money; suffer a loss
这次生意亏了很多钱。
This business lost a lot of money.
亏kuī
luckily; fortunately; thanks to
亏你提醒我，不然我就忘了。
Thanks for reminding me, otherwise I would have forgotten.
亏kuī
to treat unfairly; let someone down
你放心，我不会亏你的。
Don't worry, I won't cheat you.
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Notes
- Nuance
亏本 specifically means a business losing its capital; 吃亏 means suffering a disadvantage.
- Etymology
originally meant deficiency or lacking, extending to loss and misfortune.
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