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亏本
kuīběn
Description
“亏本”的意思是做生意的时候没有赚钱，反而丢了本钱。
"亏本" means losing money in business instead of making a profit.
如果东西卖得太便宜，商店就会亏本。
If items are sold too cheaply, the store will 亏本.
Meanings
亏本kuīběn
to lose money in business; to run at a loss
这次生意亏本了。
This business venture resulted in a loss.
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Notes
- Etymology
亏 (to lose/lack) + 本 (capital, principal), literally "to lose one's capital".
- Nuance
focuses on losing the original investment; 赔钱 is a common close synonym.
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