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灾害

災害
zāihài
noun HSK 5 #21,146

Measure Word

一场灾害 chǎng

Meanings

  1. 1 calamity; disaster (especially natural)
  2. 2 plague; scourge

Characters

灾
zāi
disaster
害
hài
harm; damage
Disaster that causes harm - a destructive natural event.

Examples

HSK 5
自然灾害越来越频繁。
Zìrán zāihài yuèláiyuè pínfán.
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent.
HSK 5
地震是最严重的灾害之一。
Dìzhèn shì zuì yánzhòng de zāihài zhīyī.
Earthquakes are among the most serious disasters.
HSK 5
我们要做好防灾减灾工作。
Wǒmen yào zuòhǎo fáng zāi jiǎn zāi gōngzuò.
We must do a good job of disaster prevention and reduction.

Tips

usage
灾害 emphasizes harm/damage from disasters (often natural). 灾难 is broader and more emotional - closer to 'catastrophe.' 灾祸 emphasizes misfortune.

Stroke Order

灾 zāi
害 hài