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    Referring to 'loss' with 损失 (sǔnshī)

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    Structure

    受到 + 了 + 损失

    Explanation

    The noun 损失 (sǔnshī) means "loss" or "damage," referring to something lost or harmed, whether material, financial, or abstract. It often appears with 受到 (to suffer) to express experiencing a loss. It can describe both temporary setbacks and significant damage.

    Examples

    • 这次台风造成了很大的经济损失。

      zhè cì táifēng zàochéng le hěn dà de jīngjì sǔnshī.

      This typhoon caused huge economic losses.

    • 公司受到了严重的损失，需要很长时间恢复。

      gōngsī shòudào le yánzhòng de sǔnshī, xūyào hěn cháng shíjiān huīfù.

      The company suffered severe losses and needs a long time to recover.

    • 幸好发现得早，没有造成太大损失。

      xìngkuī fāxiàn de zǎo, méiyǒu zàochéng tài dà sǔnshī.

      Fortunately it was discovered early, so it didn't cause too much loss.

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