Definition
遭受 (zāoshòu) means 'to suffer or sustain' a loss, misfortune, or negative event — it is used for serious, concrete damage (e.g., economic loss, destruction). It is stronger and more formal than 受 (shòu), which is broader and can mean 'to receive' something neutral or positive (e.g., 受欢迎 'to be popular'). 遭到 (zāodào) is a near-synonym but focuses on 'meeting with' an unfortunate event, while 遭受 emphasizes the experience of suffering.
verb
to sufferto sustain (a loss, misfortune)
Examples
- 遭受。Tā zāo shòu le jùdà de jīngjì sǔnshī.He suffered huge economic losses.
- 遭受。Zhège guójiā zài zhànzhēng zhōng zāo shòu le yánzhòng pòhuài.This country suffered severe destruction in the war.
- 遭受。Tā zāo shòu le bú gōngzhèng de dàiyù.She suffered unfair treatment.
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