遭受

zāo shòu

HSK 6

Meaning

to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune)

Definition

受到（不幸或损害）。

to suffer, to sustain (loss, misfortune, etc.)

Usage

用于被动地经历不好的事情，如灾难、损失、痛苦等。

Used to describe being subjected to unfortunate events such as disasters, losses, pain, etc.

Examples

1 这个地区遭受了严重的洪水灾害。 (This area suffered severe flooding.)
2 他在事故中遭受了重伤。 (He sustained serious injuries in the accident.)
3 公司遭受了巨大的经济损失。 (The company suffered huge economic losses.)
4 她遭受了多年的疾病折磨。 (She suffered from illness for many years.)
5 这座古建筑在战争中遭受了破坏。 (This ancient building was damaged during the war.)

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