sit6 seoi2蝕水食水
Jyutpingsit6 seoi2
Yalesiht séui
Definition
To lose money.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Carries a slightly informal and vivid tone compared to standard terms like 蝕錢 or 虧損. It is frequently used in contexts involving gambling, speculative investments, or business ventures that turn out poorly. The imagery of water draining away captures the feeling of capital slipping through one's fingers.
Examples
This business deal will definitely lose money once it's finished.
Why did you lose so much money doing business?
Related words
Common phrases
to lose a significant amount of money
a money-losing business
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe losing physical cash on the street or misplacing a wallet. It specifically refers to financial losses incurred through business, gambling, or poor investment decisions.
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Grammar guides
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