受害人 (shòu hài rén) — victim

Definition

受害人 is the injured or affected party in a crime or disaster — a general, neutral legal/formal term. Pairs naturally with the offender 罪犯 in news and legal contexts.

noun
victim
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 受害人
    Lǜ shī zhèng zài wèi shòu hài rén biàn hù.
    The lawyer is defending the victim.
  • 受害人
    Zhè cì dì zhèn de shòu hài rén dé dào le jí shí jiù zhù.
    The victims of this earthquake received timely assistance.
  • 受害人
    Jǐng fāng zhèng zài què rèn shòu hài rén de shēn fèn.
    The police are confirming the victim's identity.

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