Usages of sǔnshī
这次 损失 不 大。zhècì sǔnshī bù dà.
The loss this time was not great.
贵重物品 要 装箱， 以免 发生 损失。guìzhòngwùpǐn yào zhuāngxiāng, yǐmiǎn fāshēng sǔnshī.
Pack the valuable items into boxes so as to avoid losses.
AI Language TutorTry it ↗
“How do tones work in Chinese?”
Mandarin Chinese has four main tones plus a neutral tone. The same syllable can mean completely different things depending on the tone — for example, "mā" (mother), "má" (hemp), "mǎ" (horse), and "mà" (scold). Mastering tones is essential for being understood.
Sign up free — start using our AI language tutor
Start learning ChineseMaster Chinese — from sǔnshī to fluency
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓Infinitely deep — unlimited vocabulary and grammar
- ✓Fast-paced — build complex sentences from the start
- ✓Unforgettable — efficient spaced repetition system
- ✓ AI tutor to answer your grammar questions