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    Expressing "harm" or "damage" with 害 (hài)

    Causation
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 对 + Object + 有害

    Explanation

    害 (hài) is a verb meaning "to harm" or "to damage." It describes causing injury or negative effects to someone or something. The phrase 有害 means "harmful" or "damaging," and is often used to describe actions or substances that pose a risk.

    Examples

    • 吸烟有害健康，这是大家都知道的。

      Xīyān yǒuhài jiànkāng, zhè shì dàjiā dōu zhīdào de.

      Smoking is harmful to health — everyone knows that.

    • 谣言会害很多无辜的人。

      Yáoyán huì hài hěn duō wúgū de rén.

      Rumors can harm many innocent people.

    • 长时间看手机对眼睛有害。

      Cháng shíjiān kàn shǒujī duì yǎnjīng yǒuhài.

      Looking at your phone for a long time is harmful to your eyes.

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