坏 (huài)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Bad
Not good, or broken.
Examples
🗣 今天天气很坏。
💬 The weather is bad today.
Etymology
‘坏’ (huài) historically conveys the idea of deteriorating or decaying and reflects a negative quality. Its usage has remained consistent through different eras.
How & Where It’s Used
‘坏’ is used primarily in spoken language and informal contexts, and it is also found in written Mandarin, universally understood throughout Chinese-speaking regions.
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