我的护照丢了。
How it works
Subject (Possessive + Noun) + Verb + 了 (le).
- 我的 (wǒ de): my
- 护照 (hù zhào): passport
- 丢 (diū): to lose / to misplace
The particle 了 (le)
The particle 了 (le) at the end of the sentence indicates a change of state or a new situation. It communicates that the passport was previously in your possession, but now it is lost.
Adaptability
You can swap 护照 (hù zhào) with any lost item, such as 钱包 (qián bāo, wallet) or 钥匙 (yào shi, keys).
Notes
Uses the particle 'le' to indicate a change of state or completed action—the passport is now lost.