soeng1 hoi6傷害伤害

Jyutpingsoeng1 hoi6

Yalesēung hoih

名詞Very common

Definition

To injure or harm; or physical or psychological hurt and damage.

to hurt, injure, or harm
physical or psychological hurt, damage, or loss

neutralemotionhealth

How it's used

While 傷害 functions as both a noun and a verb, it carries a heavy, serious tone often reserved for significant emotional or physical impact. It is distinct from everyday words like 痛, which usually refers to a specific physical sensation, whereas 傷害 implies a deeper, more lasting negative effect on someone's well-being or reputation.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣gong2講je5嘢hou2好soeng1傷hoi6害jan4人㗎。

The way you talk really hurts people.

keoi5佢ge3嘅deoi3對nei5你zou6造sing4成zo2咗hou2好daai6大soeng1傷hoi6害me1咩？

Did his words cause you a lot of harm?

Common phrases

zou6造sing4成soeng1傷hoi6害

cause harm

sam1心lei5理soeng1傷hoi6害

psychological damage

Common mistake

Learners often use 傷害 in casual contexts where a lighter word like 激親 or 整親 would be more natural. Avoid using it for minor inconveniences or small physical accidents, as it sounds overly dramatic.