Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
害
hài
Description
“害”常常用来说不好的事，比如让人受到伤害，或者带来坏处。
"害" is often used to talk about bad things, such as causing harm or bringing trouble.
它也可以表示害怕，或者让人担心、生病。
It can also mean to be afraid, or to cause worry or illness.
Meanings
害hài
harm; damage; disadvantage
抽烟对身体有害。
Smoking is harmful to health.
害hài
to harm; to cause trouble to
他的话害了很多人。
His words harmed many people.
害怕hàipà
to be afraid; to fear
我害怕一个人走夜路。
I am afraid to walk alone at night.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
害 combines the idea of injury and harm; often paired as 危害, 伤害.
- Nuance
as a verb 害 stresses causing someone trouble or misfortune, not just physical damage.
Links