soeng1 ze2傷者伤者
Jyutpingsoeng1 ze2
Yalesēung jé
Definition
An injured or wounded person.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal reports, news broadcasts, or emergency situations to describe someone who has sustained physical harm. While it is a noun, it is almost always preceded by a classifier like 個 to specify the individual. It sounds clinical and objective, making it the standard term for police or medical personnel rather than casual conversation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The paramedic immediately bandaged the injured person.
Are there any other injured people at the scene?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just feeling hurt emotionally, as it specifically refers to physical trauma. For emotional pain, use 心傷 or 傷心 instead.
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Grammar guides
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