吃亏
chī​kuī HSK7

be disadvantaged

  • created sense approved 吃亏/吃虧 · chī​kuī · be disadvantaged

    吃亏 / 吃虧

    chī​kuī

    be disadvantaged

    to be in an unfavorable position or at a disadvantage due to certain circumstances

    他身材矮小，打篮球比较吃亏。

    adjective

    created sense

  • created sense approved 吃亏/吃虧 · chī​kuī · suffer loss

    吃亏 / 吃虧

    chī​kuī

    suffer loss

    to suffer financial or personal losses, to lose out, or to be taken advantage of

    他宁可自己吃亏，也不愿让朋友受损失。

    adjective

    created sense

  • created sense approved 吃亏/吃虧 · chī​kuī · unfortunately

    吃亏 / 吃虧

    chī​kuī

    unfortunately

    to be at a disadvantage or suffer because of a specific factor; often used as 'the trouble is...'

    这孩子挺聪明，就是吃亏在不肯用功。

    adjective

    created sense