Definitions
Etymology
A horizontal line, depicting an item being discarded, added to the semantically similar character 去 (leave; go).
About
The character 丢 combines 一 (one) above 去 (to go) to depict a single item leaving one's possession. This structure conveys the core meanings: to lose, misplace, or intentionally discard something. It serves as a common term for physical separation from an object, whether through accident or choice.
Example Sentences Hide
我丢了一支笔。
他丢掉了旧书包。
别丢垃圾在地上。
我昨天丢失了钱包。
这件事让他很丢脸。
如果不小心，你会丢钥匙。
我把手机丢在出租车上了。
这次失败不会让他丢掉信心。