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The word "丧失" is formed by combining the character "丧", which denotes loss or mourning, with the character "失", which means to lose or miss. Both characters contribute synonymous meanings related to losing, and their combination reinforces the concept to express a thorough or severe loss, as in losing abilities, possessions, or rights.

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他丧失了学习的兴趣。

Tā sàngshī le xuéxí de xìngqù.

He has lost interest in studying.

这场病使他丧失了工作能力。

Zhè chǎng bìng shǐ tā sàngshī le gōngzuò nénglì.

This illness caused him to lose his ability to work.

长期失败让他丧失了自信心。

Chángqī shībài ràng tā sàngshī le zìxìnxīn.

Prolonged failure caused him to lose his self-confidence.

根据法律，他丧失了选举权。

Gēnjù fǎlǜ, tā sàngshī le xuǎnjǔ quán.

According to the law, he has lost his right to vote.

历史的教训告诫我们，丧失主权将导致灾难性后果。

Lìshǐ de jiàoxùn gàojiè wǒmen, sàngshī zhǔquán jiāng dǎozhì zāinàn xìng hòuguǒ.

The lessons of history warn us that losing sovereignty will lead to catastrophic consequences.

Word Definition - 丧失

sàng shī to lose; to forfeit

Individual Character Details

丧 sāng, sàng
失 shī