Vocabulary
상처가 되다
be hurtful; cause emotional pain
Meaning
Expression meaning “be emotionally hurtful” or “leave a wound”.
Why this form?
상처를 주다 — hurt someone (actively) : focuses on the person causing harm; 상처가 되다 describes the hurtful effect.
Natural usage
Common combinations: 상처가 되다 / 상처가 되는 말 / 큰 상처가 되다.
Forms not to confuse
상처를 주다
그 말은 친구에게 상처를 줬어요. — Those words hurt their friend.
Examples
분명히 상처가 되는 일이었을 거예요. — It must have been something hurtful.
그 말이 큰 상처가 됐어요. — Those words hurt me deeply.