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hài

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"害"常常表示对别人不好,让别人受到伤害或者遇到麻烦。

"害" often means causing harm or trouble to others.

它也可以指坏处,或者让人生病、担心的东西。

It can also refer to disadvantages or things that cause illness or worry.

Meanings

hài

to harm; to cause trouble to

他这样做害了很多人。

He harmed many people by doing this.

hài

harm; damage; disadvantage

抽烟对身体有害。

Smoking is harmful to health.

害怕hàipà

to feel (fear, shyness); to be afraid

我很害怕黑暗。

I am very afraid of the dark.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a verb 害 stresses causing someone real harm or trouble, often with blame.

  • Etymology

    also forms compounds like 害怕 (fear) and 厉害 (impressive/severe).

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