饱受

飽受
bǎoshòu
verb #9,412

Meanings

  1. 1 to suffer greatly from
  2. 2 to endure (hardship, criticism, etc.)

Examples

Zhège dìqū bǎoshòu zhànzhēng zhī kǔ.
This region has suffered greatly from war.
Tā bǎoshòu pīpíng, dàn méiyǒu fàngqì.
He endured heavy criticism but didn't give up.
Bǎoshòu zhémó de tā zhōngyú huòdé le zìyóu.
Having endured great torment, he finally gained freedom.

Tips

grammar
饱受 is always followed by something negative: 饱受批评 (criticism), 饱受折磨 (torment), 饱受争议 (controversy). You cannot use it with positive things.
memory
means 'full' (as in , eaten one's fill). 饱受 = 'fully endured' — you've had your fill of suffering.

Stroke Order

bǎo
shòu