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The character "弊" finds its origins in the component "敝", which conveys the idea of something torn or worn out, and this notion of impairment is structurally embedded through the combination of "敝" with an element implying action or consequence. Initially denoting physical decay or damage, the character's meaning gradually extended to abstract faults and malpractices, such as corruption or inefficiencies within systems. This semantic shift allowed it to describe a wide spectrum of negative conditions, from tangible ruin to metaphorical drawbacks, while its compositional logic has remained consistent in expressing the concept of detriment.
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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。