Definition
有损 is a verb-object compound meaning 'to harm' or 'to be detrimental to', used in formal or written contexts. Although officially a v.o. construction, it is not commonly split; instead, it takes an object directly (有损健康, 有损形象) or can be followed by 于 (有损于利益).
v.o.
to harmto be detrimental to
Examples
- 有损。Chōuyān yǒu jiànkāng.Smoking harms health.
- 有损。Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi yǒu gōngsī xíngxiàng.This kind of behavior harms the company's image.
- 有损。Guòdù shǐyòng shǒujī yǒu shìlì.Excessive use of phones harms eyesight.
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