事故

• 拼音: shì gù
• 汉字拆解: 事 = pictograph of a hand holding a writing instrument (official duties); 故 = 古 (old) + 攵 (strike)

含义

Accident; mishap. Refers to unexpected incidents, especially those causing damage, injury, or disruption.

Most commonly used for traffic accidents (交通事故) and workplace incidents. Carries a negative connotation implying harm or loss. More formal and specific than 意外, which can mean any unexpected event.

例句

1. 这条路上经常发生交通事故。
2. 那次事故造成了三个人受伤。
3. 为了避免事故，大家要注意安全。

用法指南

语境: news, safety, legal

语气: serious

正确说法

• 昨天这里发生了一起事故。(An accident happened here yesterday.)
• 事故原因正在调查中。(The cause of the accident is under investigation.)

错误说法

• 我今天迟到了，是一个小事故。(Don't use 事故 for minor inconveniences like being late — use 意外 or 小问题 instead. 事故 implies serious harm or damage.)

起源与历史

事 means 'matter' or 'incident' and 故 means 'cause' or 'reason'. Together they describe an incident with an identifiable cause, typically implying negligence or misfortune.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal