sat1 sai3失勢失势
Jyutpingsat1 sai3
Yalesāt sai
Definition
To lose power and influence.
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How it's used
Focuses on the loss of social standing, political leverage, or professional authority rather than just physical strength. It carries a strong connotation of being abandoned by fair-weather friends or subordinates who only respected the position rather than the person.
Examples
After he lost his power, people changed their attitudes immediately.
Are you afraid that you might lose your influence one day?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 失敗, which refers to general failure or defeat. 失勢 specifically implies a decline in status or the ability to command influence.
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