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harmful

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

you3hai4 • yǒuhài

Meaning


Primary

harmful

Alternatives

detrimental, injurious, to harm, harm

Mnemonic


有害 Harmful describes something that 有 possesses the power 害 to harm.

Usage


抽烟 对 健康 有害。

Smoking is harmful to your health.

不要 使用 有害 的 化学品。

Do not use harmful chemicals.

这 种 气体 有害 吗?

Is this kind of gas harmful?

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