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March 24, 2026
损坏(損壞)sǔnhuài(sun3huai4)
The term 损坏 (sǔn huài) refers to causing damage or injury to an object or a person. It is commonly used in contexts related to physical damage, such as breaking an item or causing harm to someone. The nuance often implies a sense of irreversible harm or deterioration.
Strokes17Frequency#6166DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of maintaining items in good condition is highly valued, and 损坏 often carries social implications, such as respect for communal property. For example, damaging public property is considered a serious offense.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sun' (损) getting 'hurt' (坏) by falling on a fragile object. Visualize the sun shining down and accidentally causing a crack in a beautiful vase, representing the idea of damage. This connection between the sun and injury can help you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 损坏
sǔnhuài(sun3huai4)
1to damage
2to injure
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About 损坏
损坏Simplified
損壞Traditional
17Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6166Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
损坏 (sǔnhuài) vs 破坏 (pòhuài): use 损坏 when referring to damage that implies deterioration, while 破坏 emphasizes destruction or ruining something completely.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 损坏 with similar terms like 破坏 (pò huài), which means to destroy, indicating a stronger sense of ruin. It's typically used in more formal contexts, such as legal or technical discussions. Watch for tone errors, especially mixing up the third tone (sǔn) with the second tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 损坏 connects with other vocabulary about damage and repair, such as 修理 (xiū lǐ - to repair) and 破损 (pò sǔn - to be damaged). Focus on using it in sentences that describe incidents of damage to reinforce understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 损坏 in contexts where minor damage is implied, saying something like '这本书损坏了' (This book is damaged), which can sound overly severe if the damage is just a small tear. Instead, a more appropriate term might be 有点破 (yǒu diǎn pò - a bit worn).
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The term 损坏 (sǔn huài) refers to causing damage or injury to an object or a person. It is commonly used in contexts related to physical damage, such as breaking an item or causing harm to someone. The nuance often implies a sense of irreversible harm or deterioration.
When to use 损坏
Learners often confuse 损坏 with similar terms like 破坏 (pò huài), which means to destroy, indicating a stronger sense of ruin. It's typically used in more formal contexts, such as legal or technical discussions. Watch for tone errors, especially mixing up the third tone (sǔn) with the second tone.
损坏 or something close to it
损坏 (sǔnhuài) vs 破坏 (pòhuài): use 损坏 when referring to damage that implies deterioration, while 破坏 emphasizes destruction or ruining something completely.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 损坏 in contexts where minor damage is implied, saying something like '这本书损坏了' (This book is damaged), which can sound overly severe if the damage is just a small tear. Instead, a more appropriate term might be 有点破 (yǒu diǎn pò - a bit worn).
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Grammar Patterns of 损坏
损坏 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
不要直接加热烘干内衣，那样会____布料。
Never dry underwear over direct heat; it will weaken the fabric.
Example Sentences for 损坏 (9)
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不要直接加热烘干内衣，那样会损坏布料。
bù yào zhí jiē jiā rè hōng gān nèi yī， ， nà yàng huì sǔn huài bù。
Never dry underwear over direct heat; it will weaken the fabric.
2
想要挪动地毯又不让它损坏是不可能的。
xiǎng yào nuó dòng dì tǎn yòu bù ràng tā sǔn huài shì bù kě néng de。
It is not possible to reposition the carpet without damaging it.
3
注意肥厚 、 结实的胫骨成角部分未受损坏.
zhù yì féi hòu、 、 jié shí de jìng gǔ chéng jiǎo bù fēn wèi shòu sǔn.
Note that thick, strong angles of tibia are not violated.
