English–Chinese
“decay” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfǔ xiǔ
Example
桥上的木板开始腐朽。qiáo shàng de mù bǎn kāi shǐ fú xiǔ
The wooden planks on the bridge are starting to decay.
How to say “decay” in Chinese
“Decay” in Chinese is 腐朽 (fǔ xiǔ).
A hidden process gradually eats away at the inside until a material or established system can no longer hold together.
Example sentences with 腐朽
旧房屋的梁柱慢慢腐朽，存在安全隐患。jiù fáng wū de liáng zhù màn màn fú xiǔ cún zài ān quán yǐn huàn
The beams and pillars of the old house are slowly decaying, creating a safety hazard.
Tips for using 腐朽
- This word is useful in reports, books, and serious descriptions, but it sounds more formal than the wording commonly used in casual talk about old or damaged objects.