Meaning
受伤 means to sustain an injury or wound, either physical or emotional. The word combines 受 (to receive/suffer) and 伤 (injury/wound), literally meaning 'to receive injury.' It's commonly used in everyday conversation to describe accidents, sports injuries, or emotional hurt.
Usage
This verb is used in both physical and emotional contexts. In physical contexts, it often appears with degree complements like 受伤了 (got injured) or 受了重伤 (was seriously injured). When discussing emotional hurt, it's often used metaphorically. Native speakers frequently pair it with body parts or specify the severity of injury.
Examples
- 01他在比赛中受伤了，需要休息几个星期。, .He got injured during the competition and needs to rest for a few weeks.
- 02幸好她只是受了点轻伤，没有大碍。, .Fortunately she only suffered minor injuries and nothing serious.
Characters
Common collocations
- 受伤了got injured
- 受重伤to be seriously injured
- 受轻伤to be slightly injured
- 受了点伤got a little injured
Antonyms
Origin
The character 伤 originally depicted a person (亻) with a wound, emphasizing physical harm. Combined with 受 (to receive/suffer), the compound naturally conveys the idea of receiving or suffering an injury.