Definition
未遂 means 'to fail in an attempt' or 'to be abortive'. It is used primarily with planned actions such as crimes or suicide attempts (杀人未遂, 自杀未遂). In English, the closest match is 'attempted [crime]' or 'failed attempt'. The word is often seen in legal contexts and emphasizes that the action was intended but not completed.
v.
(of an attempt) to failabortiveattempted but unsuccessful
Examples
- 未遂。Tā shārén wèi suì.He attempted murder but failed.
- 未遂。Nà cì zhèngbiàn wèi suì le.That coup attempt failed.
- 未遂。Tā de zìshā wèi suì shìjiàn yǐnqǐ le guānzhù.Her attempted suicide incident drew attention.
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