Chinese · Adjectives
坏
huài
Bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not good, or broken.
Example
今天天气很坏。
The weather is bad today.
Etymology
'坏' (huài) historically conveys the idea of deteriorating or decaying and reflects a negative quality. Its usage has remained consistent through different eras.
How & Where It’s Used
'坏' is used primarily in spoken language and informal contexts, and it is also found in written Mandarin, universally understood throughout Chinese-speaking regions.