1. For missing someone:
* 想念 (xiǎng niàn): This is the most common way to say "miss" in the sense of longing for someone. It literally translates to "think of and miss."
2. For missing something:
* 想 (xiǎng): This can be used for missing an object or an event, but it can also mean "want" or "desire." For example, you could say "我想吃饺子 (wǒ xiǎng chī jiǎozi)" meaning "I miss dumplings" or "I want to eat dumplings."
* 缺少 (quē shǎo): This means "lack" or "be missing" and is often used to describe a physical absence. For example, you could say "这篇文章缺少一个标题 (zhè piān wénzhāng quē shǎo yī gè biao tí)" meaning "This article is missing a title."
* 失落 (shī luò): This means "lost" or "disappointed" and can be used when you feel a sense of loss or sadness because something is missing. For example, you could say "我感到失落 (wǒ gǎndào shī luò)" meaning "I feel lost."
3. For expressing a polite regret:
* 对不起 (duì bu qǐ): This means "sorry" or "excuse me" and can be used to express regret when you've missed something or someone.
4. As a title for a young woman:
* 小姐 (xiǎo jiě): This is the formal way to address a young woman. It is similar to "Miss" in English.
5. In the sense of "miss" as a verb (to miss a target):
* 错过 (cuò guò): This means "to miss" or "to fail to achieve" something, like missing a bus or a target.
The best way to choose the correct translation depends on the specific context.