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虫害

蟲害
chónghài
noun #32,868

Meanings

  1. 1 insect pest; insect damage; pest infestation

Examples

今年的虫害特别严重。
Jīnnián de chónghài tèbié yánzhòng.
This year's pest infestation is especially severe.
农民正在喷药防治虫害。
Nóngmín zhèngzài pēn yào fángzhì chónghài.
The farmers are spraying chemicals to control the pest damage.

Tips

usage
虫 ('insect') + 害 ('harm') — refers both to the pests themselves and the damage they cause. Pairs with 防治 (fángzhì, 'to prevent and control') in agricultural contexts.

Stroke Order

虫 chóng
害 hài