失忆

失憶
shīyì
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to lose one's memory
  2. 2 amnesia

Examples

HSK 5
Tā chū chēhuò yǐhòu shīyì le.
He lost his memory after a car accident.
HSK 6
Shīyì de qíngjié zài diànshìjù lǐ tài chángjiàn le.
Amnesia plots are all too common in TV dramas.

Tips

usage
The medical condition is 失忆症. 选择性失忆 "selective amnesia" is a common jibe at someone who conveniently forgets.

Stroke Order

失 shī
忆 yì