弊端 (bì duān) — how to say "drawback" in Chinese

弊端

Drawback, disadvantage, vice

noun

Character composition

弊

harm, abuse

端

end, side, reason

Radicals / Keys

廾

Arch

#55 · gǒng · 3 strokes

立

Stand

#117 · lì · 5 strokes

Synonyms

Collocations

存在弊端

cún zài bì duān

there are drawbacks

弊端明显

bì duān míng xiǎn

drawbacks are obvious

消除弊端

xiāo chú bì duān

eliminate drawbacks

Examples

我们必须正视并改正这个政策的弊端。

We must face and correct the drawbacks of this policy.

这个制度有弊端。

This system has drawbacks.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "drawback" in Chinese?

"drawback" in Chinese is 弊端 (bì duān).

What does 弊端 mean in English?

弊端 (bì duān) means "Drawback, disadvantage, vice".

How is 弊端 pronounced?

It is pronounced bì duān (written as bi duan, biduan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "drawback" in Chinese characters?

It is written 弊端.

What HSK level is 弊端?

弊端 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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