B1 adjective Neutral 1 min read

失败的

/ʂɨ˧˥ pai˧˥ tʰə/
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Failed describes a situation where the intended result was not achieved.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Describes an outcome that did not achieve the intended goal.
  • Can refer to projects, attempts, or personal efforts.
  • Used to express dissatisfaction with a specific result.

1) 概览：“失败的”是一个常用形容词，用于表达某事物或某人未能达成预想的效果或目标。它既可以描述具体的客观事件（如项目、计划），也可以描述抽象的概念（如尝试、人生）。

2) 用法模式：通常置于名词前作定语，例如“一次失败的尝试”；也可以作谓语或补语，例如“这次实验是失败的”。在正式语境下，它常与“彻底的”、“完全的”等副词连用以加强语气。

3) 常见语境：在商业领域，常指“失败的投资”或“失败的决策”；在个人成长中，常指“失败的经历”；在人际交往中，有时会用到“失败的沟通”。

4) 近义词辨析：“失败的”侧重于结果的不理想；“挫败的”侧重于心理感受或过程中的受阻；“糟糕的”则更侧重于质量或体验的低劣，范围比“失败的”更广。

Examples

1

这是一次失败的商业谈判。

everyday

This was a failed business negotiation.

2

该计划被证明是完全失败的。

formal

The plan proved to be a total failure.

3

别灰心，这只是个失败的实验而已。

informal

Don't be discouraged; it's just a failed experiment.

4

研究者分析了所有失败的案例。

academic

The researchers analyzed all the failed cases.

Common Collocations

彻底失败的 a total failure
一次失败的尝试 a failed attempt
导致失败的 resulting in failure

Common Phrases

失败的婚姻

a failed marriage

失败的改革

a failed reform

注定失败的

doomed to fail

Often Confused With

失败的 vs 挫败的

Focuses more on the emotional feeling of being defeated or frustrated. It is more subjective than 'failed'.

Grammar Patterns

是 [失败的] + 名词 名词 + 是 + [失败的] 感到 + [失败的] + 情绪

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This adjective is neutral in register but can sound harsh when applied to people. It is most frequently used to describe inanimate objects, events, or processes. Always ensure the context is clear to avoid ambiguity.

Common Mistakes

Beginners sometimes use it to describe a person's character, which is socially inappropriate. Others may confuse it with 'disappointing', which focuses on feelings rather than the result. Remember it specifically refers to the failure to achieve a goal.

Tips

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Use with specific nouns

Pair it with nouns like 'attempt', 'plan', or 'experiment' to sound natural. This helps clearly define what exactly did not succeed.

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Avoid labeling people

Calling a person 'failed' is considered rude and hurtful. Focus on describing the specific action or event instead of the person's character.

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Cultural perspective on failure

In many Chinese contexts, failure is often seen as a learning opportunity. Phrases like 'failure is the mother of success' emphasize a positive outlook.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb '失败' (to fail). The character '失' means to lose, and '败' means to be defeated.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, failure is often viewed as a temporary state rather than a permanent identity. The phrase '失败乃成功之母' is frequently cited to encourage perseverance.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'Fail' stamp on a document. If it is 'Failed', it means the goal was not reached.

Frequently Asked Questions

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两者含义基本相同，可以互换使用。不过“失败的”在书面语中更常用，语气显得更加正式和客观。

可以，但要非常谨慎。形容人“是一个失败的人”是非常负面且伤人的评价，通常建议用“某次尝试失败了”来代替。

有的，可以用“完全失败的”、“彻底失败的”来强调失败的程度，或者用“部分失败的”来表示只有一部分未达标。

口语中常说“这次搞砸了”或“这次没成”，用“失败的”作为形容词时，语感会稍微正式一些。

Test Yourself

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由于准备不足，这次演出是一次___尝试。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

根据句意，准备不足导致结果不好，因此应选“失败的”。

Score: /1

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