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事故
shìgù
Description
事故是指突然发生的、让人受伤或造成损失的坏事，比如车相撞。
An 事故 refers to a sudden bad event that causes injury or damage, such as a car collision.
我们常说“交通事故”，也可以说“出了事故”。
We often say '交通事故' (traffic accident), and can also say '出了事故' (had an accident).
Meanings
事故shìgù
accident; unexpected harmful incident
路上出了一起交通事故。
There was a traffic accident on the road.
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Notes
- Etymology
事 (matter) + 故 (incident/reason), literally an unexpected event.
- Nuance
事故 is a concrete incident, while 意外 stresses the unexpectedness.
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