sau6 syun2受損受损
Jyutpingsau6 syun2
Yalesauh syún
Definition
To be damaged; to suffer damage or harm.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official assessments of property. In casual daily speech, people prefer using colloquial phrases like 爛咗 or 壞咗 to describe physical damage. Using it for minor everyday objects can sound overly serious or clinical.
Examples
His phone fell to the ground, and the screen got damaged.
If the structure of this house is damaged, don't move in.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people being emotionally hurt, as it sounds like a technical report on a machine or building. Use 傷心 or 難受 for emotional distress instead.
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