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坏处 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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坏处huàichùharmHSK 4, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #8809, Medium
坏处huàichùtroublesHSK 4, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #8809, Medium
huàichù(huai4chu4) T4
  1. 1harm
  2. 2troubles
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March 24, 2026

坏处(壞處)huàichù(huai4chu4)

坏处 (huài chù) refers to the negative aspects or disadvantages of a situation, often highlighting the harmful consequences or troubles that arise. It is commonly used in discussions about pros and cons, where one evaluates the downsides of a decision or action.

Strokes12Frequency#8809DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, discussing 坏处 is common in family and business settings, as making balanced decisions is valued. The concept of weighing negatives against positives is essential in traditional Chinese decision-making processes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bad ('坏') situation causing you trouble at a specific place ('处'). Visualize a sign at a crossroads pointing towards a dark alley labeled '坏处', warning you of the dangers ahead. This connection between 'bad' and 'place' can help you remember the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 坏处

huàichù(huai4chu4)
1harm
2troubles
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About 坏处

坏处Simplified
壞處Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 坏处

Quick Contrast

坏处 (huài chù) vs 缺点 (quēdiǎn) — use 坏处 to emphasize harmful consequences, while 缺点 focuses more on inherent shortcomings or flaws.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 坏处 with its positive counterpart 好处 (hǎo chù), meaning benefits. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in spoken language. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Though 坏处 is not an official HSK word, it is useful for HSK Level 3 students who are expanding their vocabulary around discussing opinions and evaluations. Focus on using it in sentences that contrast with 好处 to reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mistakenly say '好处' (hǎo chù) instead of 坏处 when discussing disadvantages. Remember that 坏处 means harm or trouble, while 好处 refers to benefits.

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Component Characters

坏huàibad
HSK 27 strokes土
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处chǔto reside
HSK 55 strokes夂
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How to say harm in Chinese

“harm” in Chinese is坏处huàichù

坏处 (huài chù) refers to the negative aspects or disadvantages of a situation, often highlighting the harmful consequences or troubles that arise. It is commonly used in discussions about pros and cons, where one evaluates the downsides of a decision or action.

When to use 坏处

Learners often confuse 坏处 with its positive counterpart 好处 (hǎo chù), meaning benefits. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in spoken language. Be mindful of the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

坏处 or something close to it

坏处 (huài chù) vs 缺点 (quēdiǎn) — use 坏处 to emphasize harmful consequences, while 缺点 focuses more on inherent shortcomings or flaws.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes mistakenly say '好处' (hǎo chù) instead of 坏处 when discussing disadvantages. Remember that 坏处 means harm or trouble, while 好处 refers to benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坏处

You can say, '这个决定的坏处是...' (The disadvantage of this decision is...).

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