sik6 coek3蝕綽蚀绰
Jyutpingsik6 coek3
Yalesihk cheuk
Definition
To lose out to others, or to be taken advantage of.
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How it's used
Often used to describe a situation where someone is at a disadvantage due to a lack of information, experience, or strategic planning. It carries a sense of regret or frustration, implying that the outcome could have been avoided with more foresight. The character 綽 is sometimes written as 卓, but both refer to the same concept of being outmaneuvered.
Examples
If you do business like that, you will definitely lose out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 輸蝕, which is an adjective meaning to be at a disadvantage. 蝕綽 functions as a verb describing the act of losing out or being taken advantage of.
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Grammar guides
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