弊端

bìduān

systemic problem; abuse; drawback

Dictionary entry

systemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to corrupt practices)

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弊
端

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这种制度弊端很多。

Zhè zhǒng zhìdù bìduān hěn duō.

English

This system has many drawbacks.

老旧的做法弊端不少。

Lǎo jiù de zuòfǎ bìduān bù shǎo.

English

The old way of doing things has no shortage of flaws.

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