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过失
guòshī
Description
过失是指因为不小心而做错的事情。
"过失" refers to mistakes made due to carelessness.
这个词比较正式，常常在法律或工作中用到。
This word is quite formal and often used in legal or work contexts.
Meanings
过失guòshī
fault or error caused by carelessness; negligence
这次事故是他的过失。
This accident was his fault.
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Notes
- Etymology
过 (fault, excess) + 失 (loss, mistake), together meaning an unintentional error.
- Nuance
more formal than 错误; often implies negligence rather than deliberate wrongdoing.
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