遭劫 (zāo jié) — (verb-object) to suffer a disaster, to be robbed or hijacked
Definition
A literary verb-object phrase meaning 'to suffer a disaster or robbery' (劫 = disaster / robbery). Far more formal and written than everyday 遇到困难, and typically used for ships, cities, or travelers facing catastrophe.
verb
(verb-object) to suffer a disasterto be robbed or hijacked
Examples
- 遭劫。Nà sōu chuán zài hǎi shàng zāo jié le.That ship was hijacked at sea.
- 。Tā zài lǚ tú zhōng zāo le yì chǎng jié.He suffered a catastrophe during his journey.
- 遭劫。Zhè ge chéng shì lì shǐ shàng duō cì zāo jié.This city has suffered many disasters in history.
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