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受害者 (shòuhàizhě) — use 受害人 when emphasizing the individual as a victim in a legal context, while 受害者 is more general and can refer to victims in broader situations.
Ensure you use 受害人 in contexts related to law or personal injury, as it may not apply to general misfortunes. Avoid confusing it with 受害 (shòuhài), which is a verb meaning 'to be victimized.' Be mindful of using the correct tone, especially the fourth tone in 害.
While 受害人 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK 4 and 5 levels where legal and social topics arise. Focus on understanding related terms such as 受 (to receive) and 害 (harm) to deepen your comprehension.
Learners often mistakenly use 受害人 to refer to someone who has had a bad experience that is not legally significant. For example, saying '我昨天是受害人因为我摔倒了' (I was a victim because I fell yesterday) should be corrected to '我昨天摔倒了' (I fell yesterday) without using 受害人.
Pronunciation of 受害人
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How to say victim in Chinese
“victim” in Chinese is受害人
受害人 refers to a person who has suffered harm or injury, particularly in legal or criminal contexts. Commonly used in discussions about crime, accidents, or any situation where an individual experiences loss or damage due to external factors, it emphasizes the plight of the affected individual.
When to use 受害人
Ensure you use 受害人 in contexts related to law or personal injury, as it may not apply to general misfortunes. Avoid confusing it with 受害 (shòuhài), which is a verb meaning 'to be victimized.' Be mindful of using the correct tone, especially the fourth tone in 害.
受害人 or something close to it
受害者 (shòuhàizhě) — use 受害人 when emphasizing the individual as a victim in a legal context, while 受害者 is more general and can refer to victims in broader situations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 受害人 to refer to someone who has had a bad experience that is not legally significant. For example, saying '我昨天是受害人因为我摔倒了' (I was a victim because I fell yesterday) should be corrected to '我昨天摔倒了' (I fell yesterday) without using 受害人.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 受害人
受害人 and 受害者 both mean 'victim,' but 受害者 is more commonly used in everyday language, while 受害人 is often used in legal contexts.
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