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伤亡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伤亡shāngwángcasualtiesHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5370, Hard
伤亡shāngwánginjuries and deathsHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5370, Hard
shāngwáng(shang1wang2)shang wang T1
  1. 1casualties
  2. 2injuries and deaths
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March 24, 2026

伤亡(傷亡)shāngwáng(shang1wang2)

伤亡 (shāngwáng) refers to casualties, specifically the injuries and deaths that occur in an accident, disaster, or conflict. This term is commonly used in news reports and discussions regarding events such as natural disasters, military actions, or accidents to quantify the human toll.

Strokes9Frequency#5370DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In the context of Chinese culture, discussions of 伤亡 are often tied to collective experiences and memories, especially regarding historical events like wars or natural disasters. The emphasis on community impact reflects the value placed on social harmony and collective mourning.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scene where a person is injured (伤) and another has lost their life (亡). The character 伤 looks like a person who has been pierced (the top part) while the bottom part represents the concept of loss. Together, they convey the unfortunate outcome of a tragic event.

Meanings of 伤亡

shāngwáng(shang1wang2)
1casualties
2injuries and deaths
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About 伤亡

伤亡Simplified
傷亡Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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伤害 (shānghài) refers to injury or harm in a broader sense, while 伤亡 (shāngwáng) specifically denotes casualties that include both injuries and fatalities.

Usage Notes

Be cautious about using 伤亡 in informal settings, as it carries a serious connotation. Common collocations include '伤亡人数' (number of casualties) and '伤亡情况' (casualty situation). Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 伤亡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other terms related to health and safety, such as '受伤' (shòushāng - to be injured) or '死亡' (sǐwáng - to die). Students should focus on the context in which 伤亡 is used to deepen their understanding of emergency and reporting language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 伤亡 with just injuries or just deaths. For example, saying '只有伤亡' (only injuries) when referring to casualties should instead be '伤亡人数' (number of casualties) to accurately reflect both aspects.

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Component Characters

伤shāngto injure
HSK 56 strokes亻
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亡wángto die
HSK 73 strokes亠
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How to say casualties in Chinese

“casualties” in Chinese is伤亡shāngwáng

伤亡 (shāngwáng) refers to casualties, specifically the injuries and deaths that occur in an accident, disaster, or conflict. This term is commonly used in news reports and discussions regarding events such as natural disasters, military actions, or accidents to quantify the human toll.

When to use 伤亡

Be cautious about using 伤亡 in informal settings, as it carries a serious connotation. Common collocations include '伤亡人数' (number of casualties) and '伤亡情况' (casualty situation). Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning.

伤亡 or something close to it

伤害 (shānghài) refers to injury or harm in a broader sense, while 伤亡 (shāngwáng) specifically denotes casualties that include both injuries and fatalities.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 伤亡 with just injuries or just deaths. For example, saying '只有伤亡' (only injuries) when referring to casualties should instead be '伤亡人数' (number of casualties) to accurately reflect both aspects.

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It refers to both injuries and fatalities resulting from accidents, disasters, or conflicts.

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