Common Meanings
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hài害
Harmful; detrimental; referring to things that cause damage or are pests, often contrasted with beneficial.
这些害虫对农作物造成了很大的损害。
These pests caused significant damage to the crops.
Person or thing that causes disaster or harm; disadvantage, detriment.
吸烟对身体的害处很多。
Smoking has many harmful effects on the body.
To cause damage, injury, or harm to someone or something.
不要做任何会伤害别人的事情。
Don't do anything that would harm others.
to suffer from (a disease or ailment)
他昨天受凉了，今天害病了。
He caught a chill yesterday and fell ill today.
To experience psychological instability or unease, typically manifesting as fear or shyness.
她独自走夜路时会感到害怕。
She feels afraid when walking alone at night.
To kill; to murder; to be killed or murdered (often in passive forms like 遇害).
他不幸在一次事故中遇害
He was unfortunately killed in an accident.
To be jealous of; to envy someone's talent or superiority.
他心里常常害那些比自己优秀的人。
He often harbors jealousy towards those who are superior to him.