Definition
受害人 (shòu hài rén) is the victim — the person who suffers harm in a crime or accident. It contrasts with 罪犯 (zuì fàn), which means the criminal or perpetrator who causes the harm. Use 受害人 for the injured party, never for the wrongdoer.
noun
victim
Examples
- 受害人。Lǜshī zhèngzài wèi shòu hài rén biànhù.The lawyer is defending the victim.
- 受害人。Zhè cì dìzhèn de shòu hài rén dédào le jíshí jiùzhù.The victims of this earthquake received timely assistance.
- 受害人。Jǐngfāng zhèngzài quèrèn shòu hài rén de shēnfèn.The police are confirming the victim's identity.
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