shī dì
Meaning
to lose territory
lost land
Explanation
Refers to losing one's territory in war, or farmers losing their arable land due to urban development or industrialization.
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Easily confused
Etymology
A combination of '失' (to lose) and '地' (land, territory).
Memory tips
Think of '失' (to lose) and '地' (land). Note that it is pronounced 'shīdì', which is homophonous with '湿地' (wetland), so distinguish them by context.
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