罹 (lí) - To suffer from & to encounter misfortune

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罹 · lí

To suffer from;

to encounter misfortune;

to be afflicted with;

to fall into (difficulty or disaster).

To suffer fromto encounter misfortuneto be afflicted with

Usage highlights

Suffer from illnessEncounter disasterFall into difficultyBe afflicted with sorrowEncounter misfortuneSuffer calamity

Synonyms

  • 遭— to encounter; to suffer
  • 遇— to meet with; to encounter
  • 受— to suffer; to receive
  • 患— to suffer from; to contract

Antonyms

  • 免— to avoid; to escape
  • 避— to evade; to dodge
  • 幸— fortunate; lucky

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suffered from a serious illness (罹患重病).
  • The company encountered financial difficulties (罹遇财务困难).
  • Many people fell victim to the disaster (罹难者众多).
  • She was afflicted with great sorrow (罹受巨大悲痛).

Collocations

  • Suffer from illness(罹病)
  • Encounter disaster(罹灾)
  • Fall into difficulty(罹难)
  • Be afflicted with sorrow(罹忧)
  • Encounter misfortune(罹祸)
  • Suffer calamity(罹殃)

Idioms

  • To suffer disaster and encounter difficulties(罹灾遇难)
  • To contract illness and suffer hardship(罹病受苦)
  • To meet with misfortune and calamity(罹祸遭殃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'net' or 'snare' in ancient texts, later extended to mean 'to be caught in' misfortune.
  • Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe serious misfortunes, illnesses, or disasters.
  • Carries a solemn connotation, typically referring to significant hardships rather than minor troubles.

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