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Chinese dictionary
derogfail in a competitive examination; come after/fall behind Sun Shan (who was the last on the list of successful candidates)—fail in a competitive examination
入学考试他虽名落孙山,但他并不气馁。
He failed in this entrance examination, but he didn't lose heart.
这一次牙医和律师已经名落孙山。
Both the dentist and the lawyer failed in this competitive examination.
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Word usage
- Note"名落孙山" is a tactful expression of "fail in an examination".