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坏 (huài): bad, broken

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 2adjective

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
bad, broken
Characters
1
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 2
Strokes
7
Radical
土
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • bad
  • spoiled
  • broken
  • to break down
  • (suffix) to the utmost
  • bad
  • evil
  • undesirable
  • broken
  • damaged
  • out of order
  • (as complement) to the utmost
  • extremely

Chinese explanation

  • 表示不好、不良，与“好”相对，可以形容人、事物或情况，比如坏人、坏习惯、天气很坏
  • 表示东西损坏、受到破坏或不能用了，比如苹果坏了、手机摔坏了
  • 表示事情变得糟糕或问题严重，比如事情坏了、坏事了
  • 用在动词后表示程度深，比如累坏了、饿坏了。

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7 strokes

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Example sentences

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The weather is bad, we can't go out.

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My phone is broken and needs repair.

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He is a bad person.

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I'm exhausted today and want to sleep early.

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This apple is spoiled and can't be eaten.

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A 'bad' child sometimes just needs more attention.

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