虫害

蟲害

chónghài

noun #32,868

Meanings

1 insect pest; insect damage; pest infestation

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

今年的虫害特别严重。

Jīnnián de chónghài tèbié yánzhòng.

This year's pest infestation is especially severe.

HSK 5

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