Any difference between 损害,损伤,伤害?

Question

I am having a hard time to decide which to use between the three options (损害，损伤 and 伤害)...

Anyone can teach me the difference?

Answer 1

损害,损伤,伤害

损伤 is generally a noun. The other 2 can be both noun and verb, with 损害 much more frequently a verb than noun.

损伤 generally implies physical damage.

伤害 can be both physical and psychological or spiritual.

损害 when used as a verb has a derogatory connotation, while the other 2 do not.

Answer 2

The literal meanings of the three words share much in common: to cause damage or harm. Usages can sometimes be distinguished by the intention and effect of the action.

损害: to damage, to undermine

损伤: to injure or harm

伤害: to hurt

The drum player says he feels hurt by his neighbours‘ complaint that his loud music harms people's hearing and damages the image of the peaceful neighbourhood.

鼓手说他感到伤害，因为邻居们投诉他大声的音乐损伤听觉，并且损害社区安宁的形象。

Answer 3

损害 is more common than 伤害 is much more common than 损伤, otherwise they are identical. Use them all to avoid repetition.