失声
（失聲）
shī shēng
Verb
Meaning
1
to lose one's voice
2
to cry out involuntarily
Explanation
Has two meanings: "to lose one's voice" due to throat illness, extreme tension, or grief; and "to cry out involuntarily" when unable to suppress one's emotions.
Synonyms
失音
失控
Etymology
From "失" (to lose) + "声" (voice).
Memory tips
Note that it means not only "losing" one's voice, but also "letting a cry slip out" due to overwhelming emotions.
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