English–Chinese
“decadence” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintuí fèi
Example
那部小说描写了城市的颓废。nà bù xiǎo shuō miáo xiě le chéng shì de tuí fèi
That novel describes the city's decadence.
How to say “decadence” in Chinese
“Decadence” in Chinese is 颓废 (tuí fèi).
A loss of vitality and standards that leaves a person, society, or culture in a state of decline.
Example sentences with 颓废
年轻艺术家们通过作品反对颓废，倡导积极的审美。nián qīng yì shù jiā men tōng guò zuò pǐn fǎn duì tuí fèi chàng dǎo jī jí de shén měi
Young artists oppose decadence through their work and advocate a positive aesthetic.
Tips for using 颓废
- In everyday conversation, this word often sounds literary and critical; it commonly comments on a city, lifestyle, or period, while a direct label for a person can sound harsh.