腐蚀

腐蝕
fǔ shí
HSK 6
corrosion, to corrode (degrade chemically)
verb
noun

Example Sentences

铁会因为长时间暴露在水中而腐蚀。
tiě huì yīnwèi cháng shíjiān bàolù zài shuǐzhōng ér fǔshí 。
Iron can corrode if exposed to water for a long time.
这种金属的腐蚀速度非常快。
zhèzhǒng jīnshǔ de fǔshí sùdù fēicháng kuài 。
The corrosion rate of this metal is very fast.
他的政坛腐蚀行为引起了公众的愤怒。
tāde zhèng tán fǔshí xíngwéi yǐnqǐ le gōngzhòng de fènnù 。
His corrupt behavior in politics has angered the public.

Individual Characters

腐fǔ
decay, rotten
蚀shí
to nibble away at sth, to eat into

Words with similar meanings

侵蚀qīnshí
erode
More commonly used in a geological or physical context, suggesting a gradual wearing away.
腐败fǔbài
corruption
Often refers more to moral decay or unethical practices rather than physical degradation.

Words Starting With 腐

腐朽fǔ xiǔ
rotten; decayed; decadent; degenerate
腐烂fǔ làn
to rot; to become gangrenous
腐败fǔ bài
corruption; corrupt; rotten

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