损坏

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Usage of 损坏

The verb 损坏 (sǔnhuài) means 'to damage' or 'to break down.' It is commonly used to describe physical damage to objects, machines, or facilities. When using 损坏, the focus is on the state of being harmed or broken, often implying that repair or replacement is needed.

Common Collocations

  • 损坏机器 (damage a machine): used when equipment or devices are harmed.
  • 损坏设施 (damage public facilities): often used in news or reports about accidents.
  • 损坏严重 (severe damage): describes the extent of damage.

Notes

损坏 is a formal and neutral term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It differs from 破坏, which can imply intentional destruction or sabotage. 损坏 usually refers to accidental or natural damage. Avoid confusing 损坏 with , which can mean 'bad' or 'broken' but is less formal and more colloquial.

Example Sentences

This machine was damaged due to improper operation.

If not repaired promptly, the damage will become more severe.

This accident damaged many public facilities.