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AI Study Notes for 败坏
腐败 (fǔbài) vs 败坏 (bàihuài): Use 败坏 when focusing on the act of ruining or corrupting, often with a moral implication, while 腐败 emphasizes corruption, particularly in a political or systemic context.
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 败坏, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal discussions, especially concerning ethics or societal issues. Common collocations include 败坏名声 (ruin one's reputation) or 败坏风气 (undermine moral atmosphere).
As a Level 6 word, 败坏 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to moral and ethical discussions. Students should focus on its usage in political or social contexts, and consider synonyms such as 腐败 (corruption) for deeper understanding.
Learners often confuse 败坏 with 破坏 (to destroy), but 败坏 specifically refers to moral corruption rather than physical destruction. For example, saying '他败坏房子' (He ruined the house) is incorrect; it should be '他破坏房子'.
Pronunciation of 败坏
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How to say to ruin in Chinese
“to ruin” in Chinese is败坏
败坏 (bài huài) refers to the act of ruining or corrupting something, often associated with moral decline or the deterioration of values. It is commonly used in contexts discussing ethics, behavior, or the integrity of institutions. The word conveys a sense of irreversible damage or degradation.
When to use 败坏
Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 败坏, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in formal discussions, especially concerning ethics or societal issues. Common collocations include 败坏名声 (ruin one's reputation) or 败坏风气 (undermine moral atmosphere).
败坏 or something close to it
腐败 (fǔbài) vs 败坏 (bàihuài): Use 败坏 when focusing on the act of ruining or corrupting, often with a moral implication, while 腐败 emphasizes corruption, particularly in a political or systemic context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 败坏 with 破坏 (to destroy), but 败坏 specifically refers to moral corruption rather than physical destruction. For example, saying '他败坏房子' (He ruined the house) is incorrect; it should be '他破坏房子'.
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Grammar Patterns of 败坏
败坏 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我不会让你们这些人____我的名声。
I will not have the likes of you dragging down my reputation.
Example Sentences for 败坏 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 败坏
No, 败坏 primarily refers to moral or ethical corruption rather than physical damage.
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