危
害

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The word "危害" is formed by combining the character "危", which means danger or peril, with the character "害", which means harm or damage; together, they create a compound word where both elements contribute to the meaning of causing or involving danger and harm, thus denoting endangering or detrimental effect.

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吸烟危害健康。

Xīyān wēihài jiànkāng.

Smoking harms health.

过度使用手机会危害视力。

Guòdù shǐyòng shǒujī huì wēihài shìlì.

Overusing mobile phones can harm eyesight.

这种化学物质可能危害人体健康。

Zhè zhǒng huàxué wùzhì kěnéng wēihài réntǐ jiànkāng.

This chemical substance may harm human health.

网络谣言对社会稳定构成危害。

Wǎngluò yáoyán duì shèhuì wěndìng gòuchéng wēihài.

Online rumors pose a threat to social stability.

如果不加以控制，这种疾病将危害全球公共卫生。

Rúguǒ bù jiāyǐ kòngzhì, zhè zhǒng jíbìng jiāng wēihài quánqiú gōnggòng wèishēng.

If not controlled, this disease will endanger global public health.

Word Definition - 危害

wēi hài to harm; to jeopardize; to endanger; harmful effect; damage

Individual Character Details

危 wēi, wēi
害 hài