坏处 huàichù harm
harm; troubles
How to remember 坏处: 坏 bad + 处 place = harm.
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How it is used
- Means harm, disadvantage, or downside - almost always discussed alongside its opposite, 好处 hǎochù (benefit): 有什么好处和坏处?(yǒu shénme hǎochù hé huàichù?) what are the pros and cons?
- Functions as a noun, often with 有 or 没有: 抽烟对身体有坏处 (chōuyān duì shēntǐ yǒu huàichù) smoking is bad for your health.
- Everyday, neutral register.