弊端

• Pinyin: bì duān
• Desglose de hanzi: 弊 = 敝 (worn out) + 廾 (hands); 端 = 立 (stand) + 山 + 而

Significado

Perjuicio; efecto nocivo; defecto grave; desventaja.

Refers to harmful consequences or negative aspects of a system, policy, or practice. Similar to 弊病 but often emphasizes the harmful effects rather than just the flaw itself. Commonly used in formal critique and policy discussions.

Ejemplos

1. 过度追求GDP增长的弊端正在逐渐显现。
2. 任何政策都有可能产生意想不到的弊端。
3. 网络匿名的弊端之一是容易滋生网络暴力。

Guía de uso

Contexto: policy critique, analysis, academic discussion

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 这项政策的弊端很明显。(The drawbacks of this policy are obvious.)
• 我们不能忽视其中的弊端。(We can't ignore the harmful aspects.)

Incorrecto

• 用'弊端'形容微不足道的缺点 (Don't use 弊端 for trivial shortcomings — it implies significant harm)

Origen e historia

弊 (malpractice) + 端 (end/aspect). The negative end or aspect of something.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal