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受害 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
受害shòuhàito suffer damage, injury etcHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11896, Very Hard
受害shòuhàidamagedHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11896, Very Hard
受害shòuhàiinjuredHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11896, Very Hard
受害shòuhàikilledHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11896, Very Hard
受害shòuhàirobbedHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #11896, Very Hard
shòuhài(shou4hai4)shou hai T4
  1. 1to suffer damage, injury etc
  2. 2damaged
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March 24, 2026

受害shòuhài(shou4hai4)

The term '受害' (shòuhài) refers to experiencing harm, injury, or damage, often in a context where someone is a victim of an unfortunate event, such as a crime or disaster. It can describe both physical and emotional injuries and is commonly used in legal or news contexts.

Strokes18Frequency#11896DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being a victim (受害) is often discussed in the context of community responsibility, where society may be seen as collectively responsible for protecting its members from harm.

Memory tip

Imagine a person (受) who has suffered (害) from a storm; the character for 'suffer' (受) looks like a person receiving something, while 'harm' (害) has a radical that suggests danger. Visualize this person standing in the rain, a metaphor for their unfortunate situation.

Meanings of 受害

shòuhài(shou4hai4)
1to suffer damage, injury etc
2damaged
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受害Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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受伤 (shòushāng) — use 受害 when emphasizing the victim's experience in a broader context of harm, not just physical injury.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '受害' with '受益' (to benefit), as they are antonyms. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or news reports about crime. Remember to use the correct tones: shòu (4th tone) and hài (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

While '受害' is not specifically on the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above who are studying vocabulary related to social issues and safety. Focus on recognizing and using this term in context, especially in discussions about crime or personal safety.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '受害' with '受益' (to benefit), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '他受害于好的教育' (He suffered from a good education) is incorrect; it should be '他受益于好的教育' (He benefited from a good education).

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Component characters

受shòuto receive
HSK 38 strokes又
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害hàito do harm to
HSK 610 strokes宀
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How to say to suffer damage, injury etc in Chinese

“to suffer damage, injury etc” in Chinese is受害shòuhài

The term '受害' (shòuhài) refers to experiencing harm, injury, or damage, often in a context where someone is a victim of an unfortunate event, such as a crime or disaster. It can describe both physical and emotional injuries and is commonly used in legal or news contexts.

When to use 受害

Be careful not to confuse '受害' with '受益' (to benefit), as they are antonyms. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or news reports about crime. Remember to use the correct tones: shòu (4th tone) and hài (4th tone).

受害 or something close to it

受伤 (shòushāng) — use 受害 when emphasizing the victim's experience in a broader context of harm, not just physical injury.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '受害' with '受益' (to benefit), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '他受害于好的教育' (He suffered from a good education) is incorrect; it should be '他受益于好的教育' (He benefited from a good education).

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Yes, '受害' can describe both physical and emotional harm, making it applicable in various contexts.

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