弊病

bì bìng

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. malady
2. evil
3. malpractice
4. drawback
5. disadvantage

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 益处 yì chu 益处 yì chu benefit 益处 means benefit, opposite of 弊病's harmful drawback.: benefit

Related words

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• 缺点 quē diǎn 缺点 quē diǎn weak point 弊病 implies a serious flaw, while 缺点 is a general shortcoming.: weak point

Synonyms

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• 弊端 bì duān 弊端 bì duān systemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to corrupt practices) 弊病 and 弊端 both refer to drawbacks or harmful practices in systems.: systemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to corrupt practices)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 弊病 (bì bìng) with 生病 (shēng bìng, to get sick); 弊 means 'abuse'.

Formality

弊病 is a formal term used in writing or serious speech about systemic problems.

Example Sentences

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这种制度有很多 弊病 。

This system has many drawbacks.

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Child Words of 弊病

• 病 病 bìng: illness
• 弊 弊 bì: detriment