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腐烂

fǔ làn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to rot
  2. 2. to putrefy
  3. 3. (fig.) corrupt

Word relationships

Antonyms

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新鲜
xīn xiān

fresh (experience, food etc)

形容食物、空气等未变质

Related words

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腐败
fǔ bài

corruption

强调有机物质分解变坏，多用于政治
变质
biàn zhì

to degenerate; to deteriorate

指物质性质变坏，可涵盖腐烂

Synonyms

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腐朽
fǔ xiǔ

rotten

物质腐烂变质，也可比喻思想陈腐

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Unlike English 'rot', 腐烂 typically describes organic matter decomposition and is less commonly used figuratively for 'corrupt' compared to 腐败.

Example Sentences

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这些水果开始 腐烂 了。
These fruits are starting to rot.

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Child Words of 腐烂

烂
làn

soft; mushy

腐
fǔ

decay