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祸害
huòhài
Description
“祸害”可以指很大的坏事，也可以说一个人或东西给别人带来了很多麻烦。
"祸害" can refer to a very bad event or to a person or thing that causes a lot of trouble for others.
它还能当动词用，意思是弄坏或者伤害东西。
It can also be used as a verb, meaning to damage or harm something.
Meanings
祸害huòhài
disaster; source of harm or trouble
这场大水是全村的祸害。
This flood is a disaster for the whole village.
祸害huòhài
a person or thing that causes harm; a menace
这个人是家里的祸害。
This person is a troublemaker in the family.
祸害huòhài
to damage; to ruin; to harm
老鼠祸害了很多粮食。
The rats have ruined a lot of grain.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
祸 'disaster' + 害 'harm', two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
as a noun it can insultingly label a troublesome person, like 'a real menace'.
In videos
“你看你那穷酸样，我劝你也换一个人祸害吧。”
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