受 + Verb/Noun
受 (shòu) is a preposition and verb used to indicate that someone or something is affected by or subjected to an action. It often appears before a verb to form a passive-like construction, as in 受影响 (to be affected). It is a common and formal way to express the passive voice in Chinese.
这片地区受台风影响,航班全部取消了。
zhè piàn dìqū shòu táifēng yǐngxiǎng, hángbān quánbù qǔxiāo le.
This area was affected by the typhoon, and all flights were canceled.
她受父亲的影响,从小就喜欢音乐。
tā shòu fùqīn de yǐngxiǎng, cóng xiǎo jiù xǐhuān yīnyuè.
Influenced by her father, she loved music from a young age.
这座桥受损严重,暂时禁止通行。
zhè zuò qiáo shòu sǔn yánzhòng, zànshí jìnzhǐ tōngxíng.
This bridge was severely damaged and is temporarily closed to traffic.