腐烂

fǔ làn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 新鲜 xīn xiān 新鲜 xīn xiān fresh (experience, food etc) 形容食物、空气等未变质: fresh (experience, food etc)

Related words

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• 腐败 fǔ bài 腐败 fǔ bài corruption 强调有机物质分解变坏，多用于政治: corruption
• 变质 biàn zhì 变质 biàn zhì to degenerate; to deteriorate 指物质性质变坏，可涵盖腐烂: to degenerate; to deteriorate

Synonyms

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• 腐朽 fǔ xiǔ 腐朽 fǔ xiǔ rotten 物质腐烂变质，也可比喻思想陈腐: rotten

Usage notes

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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 烂 làn: soft; mushy
• 腐 腐 fǔ: decay