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March 24, 2026
受伤(受傷)shòushāng(shou4shang1)
受伤 means to sustain injuries or to be wounded, typically in the context of an accident or physical harm. It can refer to both physical injuries and metaphorical harm, such as emotional distress. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, news reports, and conversations about accidents or injuries.
Frequency#1058DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing injuries often involves a communal perspective, as accidents can affect families and communities. The concept of suffering together is emphasized, particularly in the context of public safety and health awareness campaigns.
Memory Tip
Think of 受 (shòu) as 'receiving' and 伤 (shāng) as 'wound'. Imagine a person 'receiving' a 'wound' in an accident. The character 受 has a hand radical (扌) suggesting action, while 伤 visually resembles a wound being inflicted. Together, they create a vivid image of someone getting hurt.
Meanings of 受伤
shòushāng(shou4shang1)
1to sustain injuries
2wounded (in an accident etc)
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About 受伤
受伤Simplified
受傷Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1058Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 受伤
Quick Contrast
受伤 (shòushāng) vs 受害 (shòuhài) — use 受伤 for physical injuries, while 受害 refers specifically to being harmed or victimized, often in a non-physical context.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 受 (shòu) as 'receiving' and 伤 (shāng) as 'wound'. Imagine a person 'receiving' a 'wound' in an accident. The character 受 has a hand radical (扌) suggesting action, while 伤 visually resembles a wound being inflicted. Together, they create a vivid image of someone getting hurt.
Usage Notes
It's important to use 受伤 in contexts related to injuries; avoid using it for non-physical harm unless specified. In more formal contexts, use this term instead of colloquial expressions like 'hurt'. Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing 受 (shòu) can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 受伤 connects with other words related to health and accidents, such as 医院 (yīyuàn - hospital) and 急救 (jíjiù - first aid). Focus on the usage of 受 in different contexts to deepen understanding of its versatility.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing injuries often involves a communal perspective, as accidents can affect families and communities. The concept of suffering together is emphasized, particularly in the context of public safety and health awareness campaigns.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 受伤 with other terms like 受害 or 伤害, which have different meanings. For example, saying 我受害了 (wǒ shòuhài le) means 'I was victimized' and is not the same as being physically injured.
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Grammar Patterns of 受伤
受伤 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我努力保持蜷曲的姿势以免四肢____。
I tried to adopt a curled-up position to avoid damaging my limbs.
Example Sentences for 受伤 (10)
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我努力保持蜷曲的姿势以免四肢受伤。
wǒ nǔ lì bǎo chí quán qū de zī shì yǐ miǎn sì zhī shòu shāng。
I tried to adopt a curled-up position to avoid damaging my limbs.
2
枪响了，比顿再次受伤。
qiāng xiǎng le， ， bǐ dùn zài cì shòu。
The gun was fired and Beaton was wounded a second time.
More than a third of all pedestrian injuries are to children.
7
受伤者中有一位15岁的女孩。
shòu shāng zhě zhōng yǒu yī wèi15 15 suì de nǚ。
A fifteen year old girl was among the injured.
8
我落得个面部受伤，进了医院。
wǒ luò dé gè miàn bù shòu shāng， ， jìn le yī。
I ended up in hospital with facial injuries.
9
好了，你现在没事了，没人受伤。
hǎo le， ， nǐ xiàn zài méi shì， le ， méi rén。
There, now, you're all right. No harm done.
10
暴乱中四人丧生，数十人受伤。
bào luàn zhōng sì rén sāng shēng， ， shù shí rén shòu。
The riot left four people dead and several dozen injured.
Cultural Notes for 受伤
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussing injuries often involves a communal perspective, as accidents can affect families and communities. The concept of suffering together is emphasized, particularly in the context of public safety and health awareness campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about 受伤
受伤 specifically refers to physical injuries, while 受害 (shòuhài) means to be harmed or victimized, which can be either physical or emotional.
While 受伤 primarily refers to physical injuries, it can be used metaphorically for emotional harm in specific contexts, but it's less common.
Yes, you can say 我受伤了 (wǒ shòushāng le) for 'I was injured', which is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
