损坏

sǔn huài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to damage
2. to injure

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 保护 bǎo hù 保护 bǎo hù to protect 保护 means to protect, the opposite of damaging.: to protect

Related words

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• 损伤 sǔn shāng 损伤 sǔn shāng to harm 损伤 is often used for injuries to body parts or mechanical damage.: to harm

Synonyms

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• 损害 sǔn hài 损害 sǔn hài harm Both mean to damage or harm, but 损坏 often refers to physical objects while 损害 can refer to abstract interests or health.: harm
• 破坏 pò huài 破坏 pò huài destruction 破坏 is more deliberate or destructive, while 损坏 can be accidental.: destruction

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly collocates with nouns like 公物 (public property), 设备 (equipment), or 物品 (goods).

Common mistakes

损坏 is usually used for inanimate objects, not for injuries to people. Use 受伤 for personal injuries.

Example Sentences

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不要 损坏 公物。

Do not damage public property.

这种材料很劣质，容易 损坏 。

This material is of poor quality and breaks easily.

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Child Words of 损坏

• 损 损 sǔn: to decrease; to lose
• 坏 坏 huài: bad