No. 6,764 in Chinese
毛病
"毛病" means "problem," "fault," or "illness," often referring to a defect, shortcoming, or issue.
In a sentence
这台机器有些毛病,需要修理。
This machine has some defects and needs to be repaired.
Here, the word '毛病' is used to refer to flaws or faults of a mechanical object.
他总是很晚睡觉,这是一个不好的毛病。
He always goes to bed late; this is a bad habit.
Here, the word '毛病' is used to describe an undesirable personal habit or behavior.
医生说他的毛病不严重,可以通过治疗恢复健康。
The doctor said that his condition is not serious and can be treated for recovery.
In this context, '毛病' refers to a medical condition or minor illness.
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