HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
弊 — fraud
- Reading
- bì
- Meaning
- fraud; malpractice; drawback; disadvantage
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
弊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is bì and it means fraud; malpractice; drawback; disadvantage. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 作弊 (cheat, practice fraud), 利弊 (pros and cons) and 弊病 (malady, drawback).
Chinese words containing 弊
Frequently asked questions
What does 弊 mean in Chinese?
弊 means fraud; malpractice; drawback; disadvantage in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 弊 read?
弊 is read bì. Reading it inside real words — 作弊 and 利弊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弊 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 弊 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弊 in a word?
A common word containing 弊 is 作弊 (zuò bì) — "cheat, practice fraud". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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