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March 24, 2026
危害wēihài(wei1hai4)
危害 (wēi hài) refers to the act of causing harm or endangering someone or something. It is commonly used in contexts discussing health, safety, or environmental issues, highlighting the potential negative impact of actions or conditions.
Frequency#6619DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about 危害 are prevalent in public health campaigns, especially regarding smoking, pollution, and food safety, reflecting a societal concern for collective well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'dangerous wave' (危) crashing onto a fragile boat (害), threatening to capsize it. The '危' character looks like a person standing on a cliff, symbolizing danger, while '害' resembles a house being harmed by this wave, reinforcing the meaning of jeopardy.
Meanings of 危害
wēihài(wei1hai4)
1to jeopardize
2to harm
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About 危害
危害Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6619Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 危害
Quick Contrast
危害 (wēihài) vs 伤害 (shānghài) — use 危害 when emphasizing potential danger or harm, while 伤害 focuses more on actual injury or damage.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'dangerous wave' (危) crashing onto a fragile boat (害), threatening to capsize it. The '危' character looks like a person standing on a cliff, symbolizing danger, while '害' resembles a house being harmed by this wave, reinforcing the meaning of jeopardy.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 危害 in formal contexts; it often describes serious risks. Common collocations include 危害健康 (to harm health) and 危害社会 (to endanger society). Avoid confusing 危害 with 影响 (influence) as the latter has a less serious connotation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 危害 builds on earlier vocabulary related to safety and health. Focus on its usage in discussions about environmental or social issues, and practice forming sentences that illustrate its meaning clearly.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussions about 危害 are prevalent in public health campaigns, especially regarding smoking, pollution, and food safety, reflecting a societal concern for collective well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 危害 in less severe contexts, such as saying 危害学习 (to harm studying) instead of using a less intense term like 影响学习. Remember, 危害 is reserved for serious harm.
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Grammar Patterns of 危害
危害 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
又胖又懒____健康.
Being obese and lazy is dangerous to health.
Example Sentences for 危害 (4)
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1
又胖又懒危害健康.
yòu pàng yòu lǎn wēi hài jiàn kāng.
Being obese and lazy is dangerous to health.
2
糖可以危害健全的牙齿。
táng kě yǐ wēi hài jiàn quán de yá chǐ。
Sugar is the destroyer of healthy teeth.
3
酒和醋氨酚同时服用对肝脏的危害特别大.
jiǔ hé cù ān fēn tóng shí fú yòng duì gān zāng de wēi hài tè bié dà.
Alcohol use with acetaminophen is especially especially bad for the liver.
The greatest dangers of pyroclastic avalanches are probably heat and suffocation.
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Being obese and lazy is dangerous to health.
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Cultural Notes for 危害
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussions about 危害 are prevalent in public health campaigns, especially regarding smoking, pollution, and food safety, reflecting a societal concern for collective well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about 危害
While both can indicate negative effects, 危害 specifically implies serious harm or danger, whereas 影响 refers to a broader influence that may not be harmful.
No, 危害 inherently has a negative connotation related to harm and endangerment.
Synonyms include 危险 (danger) and 伤害 (injury), but each has its specific contexts.
