受过

受過

shòuguò

verb

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

HSK 5

他替朋友受过。

Tā tì péngyou shòuguò.

He took the blame for his friend.

HSK 5

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 (to take the blame for someone). Don't confuse this with 受过 as in 受过教育 ('have received education') where 过 is just the experiential aspect marker.

Stroke Order

受 shòu

过 guò