Definition
损坏 (sǔn huài) means 'to damage' and is used specifically for objects, equipment, or property — not for living things. Use 伤害 (shāng hài) when the target is a person, animal, or feelings. 损伤 (sǔn shāng) is a more formal synonym that can apply to both physical objects and abstract harm (e.g., reputation), but 损坏 is the everyday word for breaking or harming things.
verb
to damageto harm (objects, equipment, property)
Examples
- 损坏。Zhè tái jīqì sǔn huài le.This machine is damaged.
- 损坏。Bàofēngyǔ sǔn huài le hěn duō fángzi.The storm damaged many houses.
- ，损坏。Qǐng xiǎoxīn shǐyòng, bú yào sǔn huài tā.Please use it carefully; don't damage it.
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