Chinese
shòuzāi
Meaning: to suffer a disaster; disaster-stricken
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這次颱風造成許多地區受災嚴重。
这次台风造成许多地区受灾严重。
This typhoon caused severe damage to many areas.
政府撥款來援助受災的居民。
The government allocated funds to assist the disaster-affected residents.
這次大地震後,各國紛紛運送物資救濟受災群眾。
After this major earthquake, countries rushed to send supplies to aid the affected population.
總統前往災區慰問受災民眾。
The President went to the disaster area to console the affected people.
救援人員趕赴災區,幫助受災民眾。
Rescue workers rushed to the disaster area to help the affected people.

Usage Notes

Used to describe areas or people affected by natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, or typhoons.

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