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遗失
yíshī
Description
“遗失”的意思是把东西弄丢了，一般是不小心丢的。
"遗失" means to lose something, usually by accident.
这个词比较正式，常用在公告或写字里，说话时人们更常说“丢”。
This word is more formal, often used in announcements or writing; in speech, people more commonly say "丢".
Meanings
遗失yíshī
to lose (an object); to mislay
他遗失了自己的护照。
He lost his passport.
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Notes
- Nuance
遗失 is formal/written; in daily speech people usually say 丢 or 丢了.
- Etymology
遗 'to lose, leave behind' + 失 'to lose', two synonyms combined.
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