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“get moldy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfā méi

Example

衣服放久了就会发霉。yī fú fàng jiǔ le jiù huì fā méi

Clothes get moldy if they are left for too long.

Illustration for 发霉 (get moldy)

How to say “get moldy” in Chinese

“Get moldy” in Chinese is 发霉 (fā méi).

A damp object develops visible mold and the stale odor that comes with it.

Full entry for 发霉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 发霉

面包如果不密封，很容易发霉。miàn bāo rú guǒ bú mì fēng hěn róng yì fā méi

Bread gets moldy easily if it is not sealed.

Tips for using 发霉

  • When explaining a cause, Chinese often places conditions such as humidity or poor ventilation before this verb, which helps describe why an object changed.

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