害

害

Harm; cause trouble; impair.

Here, '害怕' (to be afraid) uses '害' as part of a compound verb indicating a fear.

害怕高处使我不愿意攀登这座山。

The fear of heights makes me reluctant to climb this mountain.

In this sentence, '害得' means 'to cause trouble or harm to someone'.

他害得我迟到飞机。

He made me miss my flight.

Here, '危害' incorporates '害' to describe damaging effects.

过度的害虫侵袭危害了农作物。

Excessive pest infestation has harmed the crops.