遭受

zāo shòu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to suffer; to sustain (loss, misfortune)

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 遭到 zāo dào 遭到 zāo dào to suffer 遭到破坏 (sustain damage): to suffer

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遭受 is used for negative experiences only; do not use it for positive things like 遭受了好运.

Example Sentences

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那个地区 遭受 了严重的洪水。

That region suffered severe flooding.

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Child Words of 遭受

• 受 受 shòu: to receive
• 遭 遭 zāo: to meet by chance (usually with misfortune)