弊端

bìduān
systemic problem (sometimes refers specifically to corrupt practices)

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 弊 bì
  1. detriment
  2. fraud
  3. harm
  4. defeat
=2 端 duān
  1. (bound form) tip; end; extremity
  2. (bound form) aspect; facet
  3. (bound form) upright; proper
  4. to hold sth level with both hands; to carry
  5. to eliminate; to wipe out
=2 端 duān
  1. old variant of 端 duān
  2. start
  3. origin