受过

受過

shòuguò

verb HSK 7

Meanings

1 to take the blame; to bear punishment for someone else

Characters

to receive; to bear

fault; error; transgression

Literally 'to bear someone's fault' — taking responsibility for another's mistake.

Examples

他替朋友受过。

Tā tì péngyou shòuguò.

He took the blame for his friend.

为什么要让我替你受过？

Wèishénme yào ràng wǒ tì nǐ shòuguò?

Why should I take the blame for you?

Tips

usage

The key pattern is 替...受过 (tì...shòuguò, to take the blame for someone). Don't confuse this with 受过 as in 受过教育 (shòuguò jiàoyù, 'have received education') where 过 is just the experiential aspect marker.

Stroke Order

受 shòu

过 guò