This is the 3182nd most frequent Chinese word.
伤亡
"Casualties" (referring to injuries and deaths).
The word '伤亡' is used here to describe 'casualties' resulting from the earthquake, showing its usage in the context of describing damage to people.
这次地震造成了严重的人员伤亡。
This earthquake caused significant casualties.
Here, '伤亡' refers to the number of injured and deceased individuals in the context of warfare.
战斗中伤亡人数逐渐增加。
The number of casualties in the battle is steadily increasing.
In this sentence, '伤亡' is used in the context of potential risk assessment, emphasizing the goal to minimize injuries or deaths.