失
误

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The word "失误" is formed by combining the character "失", which conveys loss or failure, with the character "误", which denotes a mistake or error; this direct combination results in a compound meaning a fault or blunder, specifically one arising from a mishandling or oversight.

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这是一个常见的失误。

Zhè shì yī gè chángjiàn de shīwù.

This is a common mistake.

他的失误导致了失败。

Tā de shīwù dǎozhìle shībài.

His mistake led to failure.

在关键时刻，他犯了一个严重失误。

Zài guānjiàn shíkè, tā fànle yī gè yánzhòng shīwù.

At the critical moment, he made a serious mistake.

尽管训练有素，运动员在比赛中还是出现了失误。

Jǐnguǎn xùnliàn yǒusù, yùndòngyuán zài bǐsài zhōng háishì chūxiànle shīwù.

Despite being well-trained, the athlete still made a mistake in the competition.

由于系统设计上的失误，整个项目不得不延迟交付。

Yóuyú xìtǒng shèjì shàng de shīwù, zhěnggè xiàngmù bùdébù yánchí jiāofù.

Due to mistakes in the system design, the entire project had to be delayed.

Word Definition - 失误

shī wù lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc)

Individual Character Details

失 shī
误 wù