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How do you say miss in Chinese?

The Chinese word for "miss" depends on the context:

1. Missing someone:

* 想念 (xiǎng niàn): This is the most common way to say "miss" in Chinese, expressing a feeling of longing or sadness for someone who is absent.

* Example: 我想念我的家人。(Wǒ xiǎng niàn wǒ de jiārén.) - I miss my family.

2. Missing something:

* 想 (xiǎng): This is a more general word for "miss," often used for things or events.

* Example: 我想吃冰淇淋。(Wǒ xiǎng chī bīngqílín.) - I miss eating ice cream.

3. Missing a target:

* 错过 (cuò guò): This means "miss" in the sense of failing to hit a target, like in a game.

* Example: 他错过了一个好机会。(Tā cuò guò le yī ge hǎo jīhuì.) - He missed a good opportunity.

4. Missing a bus or train:

* 错过 (cuò guò): This word can also be used for missing a bus or train.

* Example: 我错过火车了。(Wǒ cuò guò huǒchē le.) - I missed the train.

5. Miss (title):

* 小姐 (xiǎo jiě): This is the formal title for a young woman, similar to "Miss" in English.

* Example: 小姐,请问您要去哪里?(Xiǎo jiě, qǐng wèn nín yào qù nǎlǐ?) - Miss, where are you going?

6. Miss (in a competition):

* 输 (shū): This means "lose" or "miss" in a competition.

* Example: 他比赛输了。(Tā bǐsài shū le.) - He lost the competition.

It's important to consider the context to choose the right word for "miss" in Chinese.

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