弊病 (bì bìng) — drawback, disadvantage (of a system or plan); malpractice, evil (a harmful or corrupt practice)
Definition
弊病 refers to deep, systemic drawbacks or corrupt practices in an institution, system, or policy — more serious and structural than 缺点 or 坏处 (everyday flaws), and broader than 弊端, which leans toward specific abuses or policy flaws.
noun
drawbackdisadvantage (of a system or plan)malpracticeevil (a harmful or corrupt practice)
Examples
- 弊病。Zhè ge zhì dù de bì bìng zài yú quē fá jiān dū.The drawback of this system lies in the lack of supervision.
- 弊病。Gōng sī nèi bù de bì bìng bì xū chè dǐ qīng chú.The malpractices inside the company must be completely eliminated.
- 弊病。Cháng qī cún zài de bì bìng jiù xiàng dú liú yí yàng.Long-standing ills are like malignant tumors.
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