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遭 (zāo) — to encounter (something unpleasant), to suffer, to meet with

Definition

遭 (zāo) is a formal/written verb meaning 'to encounter, to suffer' — almost always something negative (disaster, setback, opposition). Typically combines with 到 as 遭到 + noun.

verb
to encounter (something unpleasant)to sufferto meet with

Examples

  • 。
    Tā zài nà cì shì gù zhōng zāo shòu le zhòng shāng.
    He suffered serious injuries in that accident.
  • 。
    Zhè jiā gōng sī zuì jìn zāo dào le yán zhòng de cái wù wēi jī.
    This company recently encountered a serious financial crisis.
  • 。
    Tā de tí àn zāo dào le fǎn duì.
    His proposal met with opposition.
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