This is the 804th most frequent Chinese word.
遭到
"遭到" means "to suffer" or "to encounter (something negative)."
遭到 is used to indicate experiencing or receiving criticism in this sentence.
他遭到了严重的批评。
He encountered serious criticism.
遭到 is used to indicate suffering or enduring a natural disaster's impact.
那座城市遭到了地震的破坏。
That city suffered damage from the earthquake.
遭到 indicates being subjected to media exposure.