Usage of 受伤
The verb 受伤 (shòu shāng) means "to sustain injuries" or "to get hurt." It is commonly used to describe physical injuries caused by accidents, fights, or sports. When using 受伤, the focus is on the fact that someone has received harm or damage to their body.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 受伤 in news reports about accidents or sports events. It can describe both minor and serious injuries. For example, 受伤了 (got injured) can be followed by details about the injury or the recovery process.
Collocations and Patterns
- 受伤了 (got injured): a common phrase to indicate someone has been hurt.
- 受重伤 (sustain serious injuries): used when injuries are severe.
- 受轻伤 (sustain minor injuries): used for less serious harm.
Nuances
受伤 emphasizes the reception of injury, often involuntary. It differs from verbs like 伤害 (to harm, to hurt someone intentionally) because 受伤 is usually passive or accidental. Avoid confusing 受伤 with 伤害, which can imply intentional harm.
Register and Tone
This term is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, including medical, sports, and everyday conversations about injuries.