Definition
弊病 (bìbìng) refers to a drawback or malpractice within a system, institution, or plan. It is broader than 弊端 (bìduān), which more narrowly denotes a systemic flaw or corrupt practice, and is less specific than the set phrase 不正之风 (bùzhèngzhīfēng), used for unhealthy social or institutional tendencies.
noun
drawbackdisadvantage (of a system or plan)malpracticeevil (a harmful or corrupt practice)
Examples
- 弊病。Zhège zhìdù de bì bìng zàiyú quēfá jiāndū.The drawback of this system lies in the lack of supervision.
- 弊病。Gōngsī nèibù de bì bìng bìxū chèdǐ qīngchú.The malpractices inside the company must be completely eliminated.
- 弊病。Chángqī cúnzài de bì bìng jiù xiàng dúliú yíyàng.Long-standing ills are like malignant tumors.
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