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Originally a pictograph of a pointed spearhead, 害 later had the distinguishing mark 口 added. Its earliest meaning was "spearhead" (now written 𥎆), which shifted to "harm" and "injure". In its modern form, the character combines 宀, 丰, and 口, though this structure is not etymologically significant. It now conveys harm, injury, or disaster, and can also describe psychological distress such as anxiety or fear, evident in words for shyness and fright.
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我很害怕狗。
不要伤害别人。
吸烟有害健康。
农民消灭害虫。
过度饮酒会伤害身体。
污染环境害了下一代。
如果你不诚实，迟早会害了自己。
这种决策可能会害整个公司陷入危机。
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