English–Chinese
“damage” in Chinese
How to say “damage” in Chinese
“Damage” in Chinese is 损坏 (sǔn huài).
An object is left less whole or less usable after something harms it.
Example sentences with 损坏
这个手机在运输中被损坏了。zhè ge shǒu jī zài yùn shū zhōng bèi sǔn huài le
This phone was damaged during shipping.
Tips for using 损坏
- 损坏 (sǔnhuài, "damage") commonly appears with an object, with 把 (bǎ, "把 construction marker") moving the object before the verb and 被 (bèi, "passive marker") making the damaged object the subject.
Other Chinese words for “damage”
别随便损坏别人的东西。bié suí biàn sǔn huài bié rén de dōng xī
Don't damage other people's belongings without thinking.
这次撞击损伤了车门。zhè cì zhuàng jī sǔn shāng le chē mén
The impact damaged the car door.
车祸造成了很大的损害。chē huò zào chéng le hěn dà de sǔn hài
The car accident caused a lot of damage.
这个包裹有破损，要退货吗？zhè ge bāo guǒ yǒu pò sǔn yào tuì huò ma
There is damage to this package. Should it be returned?