流失

HSK 7-9

liúshī

to flow away; to be lost

Alternative translations

fuir
fuite

Explanation

to be eroded; (fig.) (of talented staff, followers of a religious faith, investment funds etc) to go elsewhere; to fail to be retained

Examples

土地流失

tǔdì liúshī

Soil erosion.

人才流失

cái rén liúshī

Talent drain.