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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
受害人shòuhàirénvictimHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #1972, Very Hard
shòuhàirén(shou4hai4ren2)shou hai ren T4
  1. 1victim
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March 24, 2026

受害人shòuhàirén(shou4hai4ren2)

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.

Strokes20Frequency#1972DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of victimization often involves societal obligations, and there are legal protections for victims. Understanding 受害人 is crucial in discussing issues like domestic violence, where victims may require support and advocacy.

Memory tip

Think of 受 (shòu) as 'to receive' and 害 (hài) as 'harm'—together, they form 'to receive harm.' Imagine a person (人, rén) standing in a rainstorm, receiving drops of harm, making it easier to remember that a 受害人 is someone who receives harm.

Meanings of 受害人

shòuhàirén(shou4hai4ren2)
1victim
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受害人Simplified
20Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

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.

Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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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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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say victim in Chinese

“victim” in Chinese is受害人shòuhàirén

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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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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