吃亏 chīkuī to suffer losses
to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it; to be at a disadvantage; unfortunately
怎么记住“吃亏”: 吃 eat + 亏 to lose = to suffer losses.
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用法
- 'To lose out / suffer a loss / be at a disadvantage' - 吃亏上当 (chīkuī shàngdàng) to get taken advantage of, 吃点亏没关系 no harm in taking a small hit.
- A very common, deeply cultural word for coming off worse in a deal or situation; 吃亏是福 (taking a loss is a blessing) is a well-known saying.