HSK · Level 64
105 words
Chinese word
损伤
Pronunciation
Pinyinsǔn shāng
Meaning
- verbdamage
Example
这次撞击损伤了车门。zhè cì zhuàng jī sǔn shāng le chē mén
The impact damaged the car door.
More examples
高温会损伤电子元件。gāo wēn huì sǔn shāng diàn zi yuán jiàn
High temperatures can damage electronic components.
Core concept
An outside force or an internal problem takes away part of a person or thing's strength or working ability.
Common phrases
损伤皮肤sǔn shāng pí fū
damage the skin
损伤神经sǔn shāng shén jīng
damage the nerves
损伤器官sǔn shāng qì guān
damage organs
Similar words
受损shòu sǔn: To become damaged or weakened, causing a loss of normal function through force or wear.
损坏sǔn huài: To damage an object so that it breaks and cannot be used normally.
损害sǔn hài: To cause harm or loss to property, health, or rights through an act or accident.
破坏pò huài: To damage or destroy the form or function of something through force or deliberate action.
Definition in Chinese
由于外力、疾病或长期磨损，使人或物出现伤害或功能下降。yóu yú wài lì jí bìng huò cháng qī mó sǔn shǐ rén huò wù chū xiàn shāng hài huò gōng néng xià jiàng
Word origin
损 (sǔn, "lessen") + 伤 (shāng, "wound") forms 损伤 (sǔnshāng, "damage"), linking a reduction in condition with physical injury or loss of function.
Usage tips
- English often chooses different everyday verbs for people, objects, and abilities, while this Chinese verb can cover all three, so the surrounding noun is an important clue.