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    Using 事故 (shìgù) to say "accident"

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    发生 + (Adjective) + 事故

    Explanation

    事故 (shìgù) is a noun meaning "accident" or "incident," typically referring to an unfortunate event that causes damage or injury. It is often modified by adjectives like 重大 (major) or 交通 (traffic). For example, 发生重大事故 means "a major accident occurred."

    Examples

    • 今天早上高速公路上发生了一起交通事故。

      Jīntiān zǎoshang gāosù gōnglù shàng fāshēng le yī qǐ jiāotōng shìgù.

      A traffic accident happened on the highway this morning.

    • 这次事故造成了很大的经济损失。

      Zhè cì shìgù zàochéng le hěn dà de jīngjì sǔnshī.

      This accident caused huge economic losses.

    • 为了避免事故，请遵守交通规则。

      Wèile bìmiǎn shìgù, qǐng zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé.

      To avoid accidents, please follow the traffic rules.

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