受灾

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Meaning and Usage

The term '受灾' (shòuzāi) specifically means 'to suffer from a disaster' or 'to be affected by a calamity.' It is commonly used in contexts involving natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, or storms. When you use '受灾,' you are emphasizing the experience of damage or harm caused by such events.

Common Collocations

  • 受灾地区 (disaster-affected area): refers to regions impacted by disasters.
  • 受灾群众 (disaster-affected people): people who have suffered from a disaster.
  • 受灾严重 (severely affected): describes the extent of damage.

Usage Notes

'受灾' is often paired with words indicating the type of disaster or the affected subjects. It is a formal term frequently used in news reports, official statements, and humanitarian contexts. Avoid confusing it with '' which can be more literary or less common.

Example Contexts

  • Talking about the impact of natural disasters on communities.
  • Describing urgent needs for aid after a disaster.
  • Reporting on rescue and recovery efforts.

Using '受灾' correctly helps convey the seriousness of disaster situations and the experience of those affected.

Example Sentences

That area was severely affected by disaster last year; many houses were

The disaster-affected people urgently need food and drinking water.

This earthquake caused many villages to suffer disaster; rescue work is