bai6 beng6弊病
Jyutpingbai6 beng6
Yalebaih behng
Definition
A defect, malady, or drawback; a serious problem that affects the progress or outcome of something.
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How it's used
Focuses on structural or systemic failures rather than minor mistakes or personal shortcomings. It implies that the issue is deeply rooted and likely to cause long term damage if left unaddressed. Use it when discussing policy, management, or institutional workflows.
Measure word
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Do you know what the major flaws in this plan are?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple physical objects or minor inconveniences, as it sounds overly formal and dramatic for everyday items. For a broken appliance or a small typo, use 缺點 or 問題 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
