shī​jié

to be disloyal

Senses

失节/ 失節 shī​jié to be disloyal

to lose one's integrity or moral principles; to be disloyal to one's country or cause

失节/ 失節 shī​jié to lose chastity

(of a woman in traditional contexts) to lose one's virginity or widow's chastity; to be unfaithful to a spouse

失节/ 失節 shī​jié to lose control

to lose regulation or control; to become abnormal or out of step, such as with the timing of seasons

失节/ 失節 shī​jié to violate etiquette

to fail to observe proper social rituals or etiquette; to act against protocol

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