毛
病

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The word "毛病" is formed by combining the character "毛" (máo), meaning "fur" or "hair", with "病" (bìng), meaning "illness" or "defect". It historically referred to physical ailments or imperfections in the fur of animals, particularly horses, but its meaning expanded to denote any fault, flaw, or problem in a broader context.

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我的手机有毛病。

Wǒ de shǒujī yǒu máobìng.

My phone has a problem.

他总是有挑食的毛病。

Tā zǒngshì yǒu tiāoshí de máobìng.

He always has the bad habit of being picky about food.

医生说我身体没什么大毛病。

Yīshēng shuō wǒ shēntǐ méi shénme dà máobìng.

The doctor said I don't have any major health issues.

如果你不改掉粗心的毛病，就会犯错。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù gǎidiào cūxīn de máobìng, jiù huì fàncuò.

If you don't get rid of the careless habit, you will make mistakes.

尽管这台设备有些小毛病，但它仍然能正常工作。

Jǐnguǎn zhè tái shèbèi yǒuxiē xiǎo máobìng, dàn tā réngrán néng zhèngcháng gōngzuò.

Although this equipment has some minor problems, it can still work normally.

Word Definition - 毛病

máo bìng fault; defect; shortcomings; ailment; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

毛 máo, máo
病 bìng