HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#61
Indicating Negative Impact with “hàidé”
害得
How it works
害得 (hàide) is used when one thing causes a negative or troublesome result for someone else. It often means:
causing someone to...
making someone suffer some bad result
This pattern usually introduces an unwanted consequence.
The pattern
Cause, 害得 (hàide) + Person / Result
Example sentences
你说得太快，害得我没听懂。
You spoke too fast, causing me not to understand.
他忘了带钥匙，害得我们在门口等了很久。
He forgot the key, causing us to wait at the door for a long time.
这场雨害得比赛不能进行了。
This rain caused the competition to be unable to continue.
Key point
This expression usually carries a negative tone.