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弊端

bì duān
HSK 6
malpractice, abuse, corrupt practice
noun

Example Sentences

这个制度有很多弊端。
zhègè zhìdù yǒu hěnduō bìduān 。
This system has many malpractices.
政府正在努力解决这些弊端。
zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔlì jiějué zhèixiē bìduān 。
The government is working hard to address these abuses.
我们需要改革以消除这些弊端。
wǒmen xūyào gǎigé yǐ xiāochú zhèixiē bìduān 。
We need reforms to eliminate these corrupt practices.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

缺陷quēxiàn
defect
A general term for a flaw or deficiency, which can be more broad than '弊端' and usually refers to any shortcoming or imperfection.
毛病máobìng
problem
This is a colloquial term that implies a flaw or issue, often used in everyday language.

Words Starting With 弊

弊病bì bìng
malady; evil; malpractice; drawback; disadvantage

Words Ending With 端

争端zhēng duān
dispute; controversy; conflict
尖端jiān duān
sharp pointed end; the tip; the cusp; tip-top; most advanced and sophisticated; highest peak; the best
极端jí duān
extreme

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Individual Characters

弊bì
detriment, fraud, harm, defeat
HSK 6
端duān
end, extremity, item, port

Public Lists with 弊端

Law & Legal
Contracts, lawsuits, police, courts, rules, and regulation terms.
Domain-Specific: Legal & Justice
Courts, legal frameworks, criminal law, civil law, contractual terms.
HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Politics & Government
Elections, political parties, government structure, policy, and lawmaking.