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弊端 (bì duān) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

弊端 (bì duān) is a Chinese word: drawback. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 弊端

名 míng noun

drawback

他指出了这项政策的弊端。

tā zhǐ chū le zhè xiàng zhèng cè de bì duān

He pointed out the drawbacks of this policy.

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Word breakdown

弊 bì — harm, disadvantage, abuse

Words with this character (3)
  • 1 作弊 zuò bì — to cheat HSK 7
    • 作 to do, to commit (the action)
    • 弊 fraud, malpractice (the unethical nature)
    Example

    他考试作弊被老师发现了。

    tā kǎo shì zuò bì bèi lǎo shī fā xiàn le

    He was caught cheating on the exam by the teacher.

  • 2 利弊 lì bì — advantages and disadvantages HSK 7
    • 利 advantage, benefit
    • 弊 disadvantage, drawback
    Example

    我们需要仔细考虑这个计划的利弊。

    wǒ men xū yào zǐ xì kǎo lǜ zhè ge jì huà de lì bì

    We need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of this plan.

  • 3 弊病 bì bìng — drawback HSK 7
    • 弊 harm, abuse, disadvantage
    • 病 problem, ailment, fault
    Example

    这个制度存在很多弊病。

    zhè ge zhì dù cún zài hěn duō bì bìng

    This system has many drawbacks.

端 duān — aspect, point, manifestation

Words with this character (6)
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  • 6 终端 zhōng duān — terminal HSK 7
    • 终 final, end
    • 端 terminal point, extremity
    Example

    移动终端的普及改变了人们的生活方式。

    yí dòng zhōng duān de pǔ jí gǎi biàn le rén men de shēng huó fāng shì

    The popularization of mobile terminals has changed people's lifestyles.

Structure & writing
1 弊 bì — fraud; cheating to gain an advantage

弊 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 敝 bì — worn out, tattered, shabby
敝 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 7
弊 bì fraud; cheating to gain an advantage 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 撇 piě to throw flat (skimming through the air) 蔽 bì to cover; to conceal; to block
1.2 廾 gǒng — two hands holding/offering something
廾 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 4
弃 qì to abandon, to discard 弄 nòng to handle, fiddle with, or play with something
HSK 6
异 yì different; distinct 戒 jiè to guard against; to be vigilant
HSK 7
弈 yì ancient term for the game of Go (围棋) 弊 bì fraud; cheating to gain an advantage 舆 yú (lit.) carriage; cart 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 葬 zàng funeral rites; disposal of a corpse according to custom

Stroke order

2 端 duān — upright; proper

端 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 立 lì — to stand; to stand upright
立 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 2
位 wèi position; location 站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 3
接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 音 yīn sound; pronunciation
HSK 4
亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 竞 jìng competition; to compete against each other 童 tóng child; young kid
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辛 xīn pungent; spicy
HSK 6
竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横') 端 duān upright; proper 粒 lì small round or tiny fragment-shaped object
HSK 7
毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 泣 qì to weep silently or softly 竣 jùn to complete; to finish (a task or project) 竭 jié to exhaust, use up completely
2.2 耑 duān — beginning, tip, upright — used in personal names
耑 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 6
端 duān upright; proper
HSK 7
喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 揣 chuǎi to estimate; to conjecture; to ponder 瑞 ruì auspicious omen; good luck 踹 chuài to kick outward with the sole of the foot

Stroke order