轻伤 (qīng shāng) — minor injury, slight wound
Definition
In legal and medical contexts, 轻伤 is a formal category for injuries that are not life-threatening but more serious than a mere scrape. It contrasts with 重伤 (serious/grievous injury) and carries legal weight in assault cases.
noun
minor injuryslight wound
Measure word · 处
Examples
- 轻伤,。Tā zài shì gù zhōng zhī shòu le qīng shāng, méi yǒu shēng mìng wēi xiǎn.He only suffered minor injuries in the accident and was not in danger.
- 轻伤,。Yī shēng shuō tā zhè zhǐ shì qīng shāng, xiū xi jǐ tiān jiù hǎo le.The doctor said this is just a minor wound; he'll be fine after resting a few days.
- 轻伤,。Suī rán shì qīng shāng, dàn yě xū yào rèn zhēn chǔ lǐ.Although it's a minor injury, it still needs careful treatment.
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