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    Using 蒙受 (méngshòu) to express "suffering losses"

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 蒙受 + Negative Outcome

    Explanation

    蒙受 (méngshòu) means "to suffer" or "to sustain," and is used specifically with negative outcomes such as losses, damage, or disgrace. It is a formal verb that collocates with words like 损失 (losses) and 耻辱 (humiliation). For example, 蒙受了诸多损失 means "suffered numerous losses."

    Examples

    • 那家公司在这次危机中蒙受了巨大的损失。

      Nà jiā gōngsī zài zhè cì wēijī zhōng méngshòu le jùdà de sǔnshī.

      That company suffered enormous losses in this crisis.

    • 他因为这件事蒙受了不白之冤。

      Tā yīnwèi zhè jiàn shì méngshòu le bùbái zhī yuān.

      He was unjustly accused because of this matter.

    • 许多农民在洪水中蒙受了严重的经济损失。

      Xǔduō nóngmín zài hóngshuǐ zhōng méngshòu le yánzhòng de jīngjì sǔnshī.

      Many farmers suffered severe economic losses in the flood.

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