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妨害 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
妨害fánghàito impairHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #27201, Very Hard
妨害fánghàidamagingHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #27201, Very Hard
妨害fánghàiharmfulHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #27201, Very Hard
妨害fánghàia nuisanceHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #27201, Very Hard
fánghài(fang2hai4) T2
  1. 1to impair
  2. 2damaging
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March 24, 2026

妨害fánghài(fang2hai4)

妨害 (fáng hài) means to hinder or impair someone or something, causing damage or creating a nuisance. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe actions that obstruct or harm others, such as in disputes or violations of rights.

Strokes17Frequency#27201DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 妨害 reflects the importance of social harmony and the legal framework to protect individuals' rights. Understanding this term can help learners grasp how conflicts are addressed within Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fang' (like a fang of a wolf) that 'hides' (haï) in the shadows, ready to cause harm. Visualize this wolf fanging (impairing) your chances of success, making it memorable that 妨害 relates to causing damage or hindrance.

Meanings of 妨害

fánghài(fang2hai4)
1to impair
2damaging
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妨害Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 妨害

Quick Contrast

妨碍 (fáng'ài) vs 妨害 (fánghài): use 妨碍 for general hindrance or obstruction, while 妨害 implies causing specific damage or harm.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal discussions. Be cautious about using it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly serious or formal. Common collocations include 妨害行为 (harming behavior) and 妨害他人 (harming others).

HSK Study Tips

While 妨害 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be associated with HSK Level 4 words related to actions and consequences. Students should focus on the context of usage and how it relates to other terms dealing with harm or obstruction.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 妨害 with other similar terms like 伤害 (shāng hài, to injure). For example, saying '我妨害了他' (I impaired him) instead of '我伤害了他' (I injured him) can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, 妨害 is more about obstructing or causing a nuisance.

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Component Characters

妨fángto hinder
7 strokes女
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害hàito do harm to
HSK 610 strokes宀
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How to say to impair in Chinese

“to impair” in Chinese is妨害fánghài

妨害 (fáng hài) means to hinder or impair someone or something, causing damage or creating a nuisance. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe actions that obstruct or harm others, such as in disputes or violations of rights.

When to use 妨害

This term is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal discussions. Be cautious about using it in casual conversations, as it may sound overly serious or formal. Common collocations include 妨害行为 (harming behavior) and 妨害他人 (harming others).

妨害 or something close to it

妨碍 (fáng'ài) vs 妨害 (fánghài): use 妨碍 for general hindrance or obstruction, while 妨害 implies causing specific damage or harm.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 妨害 with other similar terms like 伤害 (shāng hài, to injure). For example, saying '我妨害了他' (I impaired him) instead of '我伤害了他' (I injured him) can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, 妨害 is more about obstructing or causing a nuisance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 妨害

It's best to avoid using 妨害 in casual settings as it sounds too formal and serious.

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