备受

• Pinyin: bèi shòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 备 = 夂 + 田 + 用 (to prepare/fully); 受 = 爫 + 冖 + 又 (to receive)

Meaning

To receive fully; to be subjected to (usually something negative). To experience to a great degree.

A formal expression meaning to receive or experience something to a significant degree. Often collocates with negative experiences (关注 attention, 争议 controversy, 煎熬 torment) but can also be used with positive ones (好评 praise, 欢迎 welcome).

Examples

1. 这部电影上映后备受争议，评价两极分化。 This film sparked huge controversy after release — opinions were sharply divided.
2. 她这些年备受病痛折磨，但从未放弃希望。 She has suffered from illness for years but has never given up hope.
3. 这款手机备受年轻人追捧，销量一路攀升。 This phone is hugely popular with young people — sales keep climbing.

Usage Guide

Context: news, writing, reviews

Tone: emphatic

Do Say

• 这个话题备受关注。(This topic has received much attention.)
• 他备受打击。(He has been hit hard.)

Don't Say

• 在口语中频繁使用'备受' (Don't overuse 备受 in casual speech — it's more suited to written or formal contexts)

Origin & History

备 (fully/completely) + 受 (to receive). To receive something in full measure.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal