亏损

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Meaning and Usage

"亏损" (kuīsǔn) primarily refers to financial loss or deficit, especially in business or investment contexts. It describes situations where expenses or losses exceed income or profits.

Common Contexts

It is often used in corporate finance to indicate a company's negative earnings, such as "亏损" (amount of deficit) or "亏损" (continuous losses). It can also describe investment losses.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 亏损: amount of deficit, used in financial reports.
  • 亏损: continuous losses, indicating ongoing financial trouble.
  • 投资亏损: investment loss, common in stock market discussions.

Usage Notes

When using "亏损," speakers imply a measurable financial shortfall. It is more formal and specific than general words for loss. Avoid confusing it with "损失" which can be broader, including physical damage or abstract loss. "亏损" is almost always about money or value.

Tone and Register

The term is neutral and formal, suitable for business, economics, and news contexts. It is not used in casual conversation about personal feelings or non-financial losses.

Example Sentences

This company had a deficit of five million yuan last year.

Continuous deficits forced the company to consider layoffs.

Investment losses are common risks in the stock market.