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常

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The word "失常" is formed by combining the character "失", which means "to lose" or "loss", with the character "常", which means "normal" or "usual". Together, they create a compound word where "失" modifies "常", literally conveying "to lose normalcy" and thus indicating a state of abnormality or deviation from the standard.

Example Sentences Hide

他今天考试发挥失常了。

Tā jīntiān kǎoshì fāhuī shīcháng le.

He performed below his usual level on the exam today.

这台机器最近运行有些失常。

Zhè tái jīqì zuìjìn yùnxíng yǒuxiē shīcháng.

This machine has been running somewhat abnormally lately.

巨大的打击让她精神一度失常。

Jùdà de dǎjī ràng tā jīngshén yídù shīcháng.

The huge blow caused her to have a temporary mental breakdown.

市场的失常表现令投资者困惑。

Shìchǎng de shīcháng biǎoxiàn lìng tóuzī zhě kùnhuò.

The market's abnormal performance has puzzled investors.

在关键罚球时他心态失衡，动作失常。

Zài guānjiàn fáqiú shí tā xīntài shīhéng, dòngzuò shīcháng.

During the crucial free throw, his mindset was off balance, and his movements were abnormal.

Word Definition - 失常

shī cháng not normal; an aberration

Individual Character Details

失 shī
常 cháng, cháng