腐烂

腐爛
fǔ làn
HSK 6
to rot, to become gangrenous
verb

Example Sentences

这块肉腐烂了。
zhè kuài ròu fǔlàn le 。
This piece of meat has rotted.
如果不及时处理，水果会很快腐烂。
rúguǒ bù jíshí chǔlǐ ， shuǐguǒ huì hěnkuài fǔlàn 。
If not handled in time, the fruit will rot quickly.
雨水导致木头腐烂。
yǔshuǐ dǎozhì mùtou fǔlàn 。
Rainwater causes the wood to rot.

Individual Characters

腐fǔ
decay, rotten
HSK 5
烂làn
soft, mushy, well-cooked and soft

Words with similar meanings

化腐为奇huàfǔwéiqí
turn decay into wonder
This is a more figurative expression which suggests transforming something that has decayed into something remarkable. It is not a direct synonym but reflects the same concept of decay.

Words Starting With 腐

腐朽fǔ xiǔ
rotten; decayed; decadent; degenerate
腐蚀fǔ shí
corrosion; to corrode (degrade chemically); to rot; corruption
腐败fǔ bài
corruption; corrupt; rotten

Words Ending With 烂

灿烂càn làn
to glitter; brilliant; splendid

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