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    Expressing 'suffer' or 'meet with disaster' with 惨遭 (cǎnzāo)

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    Subject + 惨遭 + Negative Event

    Explanation

    The verb 惨遭 (cǎnzāo) means 'to suffer' or 'to meet with (something terrible).' It carries a strong negative connotation and is used to describe being subjected to a misfortune or calamity. It is commonly seen in news and formal writing.

    Examples

    • 那个村庄惨遭洪水的袭击。

      Nàge cūnzhuāng cǎn zāo hóngshuǐ de xíjī.

      That village was devastated by a flood.

    • 这家老牌公司惨遭淘汰，令人惋惜。

      Zhè jiā lǎopái gōngsī cǎn zāo táotài, lìng rén wǎnxī.

      That long-established company was ruthlessly eliminated, which is regrettable.

    • 他的提案惨遭否决，所有人都很意外。

      Tā de tí'àn cǎn zāo fǒujué, suǒyǒu rén dōu hěn yìwài.

      His proposal was brutally rejected, which surprised everyone.

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