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The character 弊 is a phono-semantic compound. Its upper component, 敝 (bì), meaning "shabby" or "worn out", provides the phonetic element. This sits above the radical 廾 (gǒng), which depicts two hands raised together. The character primarily denotes fraud, corruption, or systemic abuses within an organization or government. It also carries the broader sense of a disadvantage, detriment, or inherent flaw, standing in contrast to benefits or advantages. The worn-out component underscores a concept of degradation or breakdown, aligning with its use in words for harmful practices, cheating, or institutional decay.
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作弊对学习有害。
这个政策有弊端。
我们要消除弊病。
他指出了制度的弊害。
这种做法的弊大于利。
公司正在改革以革除弊端。
分析问题时需权衡利弊。
长期忽视这些弊病会导致严重后果。