Definition
损伤 (sǔn shāng) is a formal verb meaning 'to damage, harm, or injure', often applied to body parts, structures, or abstract things like reputation. It differs from 损坏 (damage to objects) and 损害 (harm to interests/rights), and is more physical than 伤害 (hurt feelings/health). It is not used for financial loss (损失, 亏损).
verb
to damageto harmto injure
Examples
- 损伤。Guòdù yùndòng kěnéng sǔn shāng guānjié.Excessive exercise may damage the joints.
- 损伤。Zhè chǎng huǒzāi sǔn shāng le lóu tǐ jiégòu.This fire damaged the building's structure.
- 损伤。Bú yào sǔn shāng zìjǐ de míngshēng.Don't damage your own reputation.
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