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“victim” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshòu hài rén

Example

受害人已经康复出院了。shòu hài rén yǐ jīng kāng fù chū yuàn le

The victim has recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

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How to say “victim” in Chinese

“Victim” in Chinese is 受害人 (shòu hài rén).

The party that bears the harm when an accident, crime, or other damaging event occurs.

Full entry for 受害人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 受害人

法院要求受害人出庭作证。fǎ yuàn yāo qiú shòu hài rén chū tíng zuò zhèng

The court required the victim to appear in court and testify.

Tips for using 受害人

  • For everyday conversation, a direct description such as someone being hurt in an accident is often more natural than this formal noun, which is common in news and legal contexts.

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