灾
disaster; calamity; misfortune
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
disaster; calamity; catastrophe
Refers to natural or large-scale disasters affecting communities or regions.
This area suffered a disaster last year.
The drought was so severe that all the crops withered and died.
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After the flood, the government immediately organized disaster relief efforts.
This area has been designated as a severely disaster-stricken zone.
We must make adequate preparations for disaster prevention.
noun
misfortune; mishap; personal tragedy
Used for personal misfortunes, troubles, or unlucky situations affecting an individual.
Doing this will only invite misfortune and disaster upon yourself.
I hope you live your whole life without illness or misfortune.
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He has really been plagued by misfortunes recently.
Don't bring disaster upon yourself; it's better to be careful.
This person has an unlucky look on his face, as if he just suffered some misfortune.