Meaning and Usage
"幸存" (xìngcún) means to survive or remain alive after a dangerous or difficult event, such as a disaster or crisis. It often refers to people or entities that endure despite adversity.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in news reports, stories about accidents or natural disasters, and discussions about resilience in business or life.
Collocations and Patterns
- 幸存者 (xìngcún zhě): survivor(s), used to refer to people who survived.
- 幸存下来 (xìngcún xiàlái): to survive or come through a difficult situation.
- 幸存率 (xìngcún lǜ): survival rate, often used in medical or disaster contexts.
Usage Notes
"幸存" emphasizes the fortunate aspect of surviving, often implying that survival was against the odds. It is more formal and specific than just "活着" (alive). Avoid confusing it with "生存" which can mean to exist or live but without the nuance of surviving a hardship.