Character: 弊
1. Character Basics
Radical: 攴 (a variant of 夊, meaning to strike or push)
Stroke Count: 14
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bì (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
Evil, disadvantage, fault, drawback.
4. Common Words
- 弊端 (bì duān): disadvantage, drawback
- 弊病 (bì bìng): disease, illness (in a metaphorical sense of social or moral illness); defect, weakness
- 作弊 (zuò bì): to cheat
5. Grammar & Usage
弊 can be used as a noun to refer to evil, disadvantages, faults, or drawbacks. It can also be used in compounds like 作弊 (to cheat).
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the character 弊 is often associated with concepts of evil, wrongdoing, or disadvantages. It reflects the Chinese people's attention to morality and justice.
7. Example Sentence
他的行为存在弊端。
There are disadvantages in his behavior.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 弊 as a person striking or pushing away evil or disadvantages to help remember its meaning.