English–Chinese
“harmful” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǒu hài
Example
长期吸入这种气体对身体有害。cháng qī xī rù zhè zhǒng qì tǐ duì shēn tǐ yǒu hài
Breathing in this gas over a long period is harmful to the body.
How to say “harmful” in Chinese
“Harmful” in Chinese is 有害 (yǒu hài).
A damaging influence that leaves its target worse off.
Example sentences with 有害
塑料制品释放的化学物质对生态系统有害。sù liào zhì pǐn shì fàng de huà xué wù zhì duì shēng tài xì tǒng yǒu hài
Chemicals released by plastic products are harmful to ecosystems.
Tips for using 有害
- The affected target commonly appears before this adjective in Chinese, whereas English usually places it after harmful with to.