危害健康
To harm health
Wörtlich: Harm (危害) + Health (健康)
Use this phrase to seriously warn someone that a habit or environment is damaging their well-being.
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- Used to describe things that are physically or mentally damaging.
- Commonly seen on warning labels for cigarettes and alcohol.
- Functions as a serious warning or a statement of fact.
Bedeutung
This is a direct way to say something is bad for your body or well-being. It is like pointing at a greasy burger or a cloud of smog and saying 'that is going to hurt you.'
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Warning a friend about smoking
抽烟危害健康，你还是戒了吧。
Smoking harms health; you should probably quit.
Discussing air pollution
这种空气污染严重危害健康。
This kind of air pollution seriously harms health.
A doctor giving a lecture
长期熬夜会危害健康。
Staying up late long-term will harm your health.
Kultureller Hintergrund
This phrase is the official terminology used on tobacco packaging in China, following international health standards. It reflects a modern shift in Chinese society toward public health awareness and regulatory transparency. While traditional medicine uses different terms, this phrase represents the modern, scientific approach to wellness.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound more persuasive, add '严重' (yánzhòng - serious) before '危害' to say it 'seriously harms health'.
Don't be too casual
Using this for a minor cold or a small snack might sound like you are reading a textbook. Use '对身体不好' for light stuff.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe things that are physically or mentally damaging.
- Commonly seen on warning labels for cigarettes and alcohol.
- Functions as a serious warning or a statement of fact.
What It Means
危害健康 is a powerful combination of words. 危害 means to jeopardize or harm. 健康 means health. Together, they describe anything that poses a threat to your physical or mental state. It is not just for small things like a papercut. It is for things that truly damage you over time.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a verb-object construction. You can say 'X 危害健康' to state a fact. You can also use it as an adjective phrase by adding 的. For example, 危害健康的行为 means 'behaviors that harm health.' It is very direct and clear. Use it when you want to be serious about wellness.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing habits like smoking or lack of sleep. It is perfect for doctors giving advice. You will see it on warning labels or in news reports about pollution. If you are texting a friend who is working too hard, it shows you care. It is a great way to express concern in a firm way.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for tiny, temporary inconveniences. If your friend forgets their umbrella, it does not really 危害健康. That is just a bit of rain! Also, avoid it in very lighthearted jokes where you want to be subtle. This phrase carries some weight and sounds a bit like a public service announcement. Using it for a single piece of candy might sound too dramatic.
Cultural Background
In China, health is often viewed through the lens of balance. Anything that disrupts your 'qi' or internal harmony is seen as a threat. The government uses this phrase constantly in public health campaigns. You will see it on every cigarette pack in China. It reflects a societal value on longevity and physical preservation.
Common Variations
You might hear 损害健康 which is very similar. 有损健康 is a bit more formal and literary. If you want to be more casual, you might just say 对身体不好. But 危害健康 remains the standard for clear, impactful warnings. It is the 'gold standard' for health warnings.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is neutral to formal. It is the standard term for health warnings but is perfectly acceptable in daily conversation when expressing serious concern.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound more persuasive, add '严重' (yánzhòng - serious) before '危害' to say it 'seriously harms health'.
Don't be too casual
Using this for a minor cold or a small snack might sound like you are reading a textbook. Use '对身体不好' for light stuff.
The 'Drinking' exception
While smoking is always '危害健康', drinking alcohol is sometimes seen as 'healthy' in small amounts in traditional culture. Be careful who you lecture!
Beispiele
6抽烟危害健康，你还是戒了吧。
Smoking harms health; you should probably quit.
A direct and caring piece of advice.
这种空气污染严重危害健康。
This kind of air pollution seriously harms health.
Using '严重' (seriously) to add emphasis.
长期熬夜会危害健康。
Staying up late long-term will harm your health.
A factual statement about lifestyle habits.
别太累了，压力大会危害健康的！
Don't be too tired; high stress harms health!
Using the phrase to show emotional concern.
这么辣的菜简直是在危害健康！
Food this spicy is practically a health hazard!
Using a serious phrase for a funny, dramatic effect.
吃太多垃圾食品会危害健康。
Eating too much junk food will harm your health.
A common parental warning.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct phrase to complete the health warning.
吸烟___。
The phrase '危害健康' is the standard warning used for smoking.
Complete the sentence regarding work-life balance.
经常加班、不睡觉会___。
Overworking and lack of sleep are negative habits that harm one's health.
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Formality of '危害健康'
对身体不好 (Bad for the body)
别喝了，对身体不好。
危害健康 (Harm health)
熬夜危害健康。
损害身体机能 (Damage bodily functions)
此物质损害身体机能。
When to use '危害健康'
Cigarette Packs
Official warnings
Doctor's Office
Medical advice
News Report
Pollution alerts
Caring Friend
Warning about stress
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot necessarily. While usually physical, you can use it for mental health by saying 危害心理健康.
It is a bit literal for that. You would usually say the relationship is 有害 (harmful) or 有毒 (toxic) instead.
It is neutral. It sounds like you are being serious and genuinely concerned about their well-being.
危害 is usually for abstract threats or long-term harm, while 伤害 is often for direct injury or hurting feelings.
Yes, you can say 对健康的危害 to mean 'the harm to health.' For example: 吸烟对健康的危害很大.
Yes, especially in safety regulations or environmental impact reports to describe workplace hazards.
Because it is on cigarette packs, it can sound a bit like a slogan, but it is still very common in natural speech.
The opposite is 对健康有益 or more simply 对身体好.
Absolutely. It is frequently used to describe how pollution or chemicals 危害健康.
Yes, it follows a simple Subject-Verb-Object pattern. 熬夜 (A) 危害 (V) 健康 (O).
Verwandte Redewendungen
对身体不好
Bad for the body (casual)
有害无益
Harmful with no benefits
损害健康
To damage health
珍爱生命
Cherish life (often used with health warnings)
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