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“rot” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfǔ làn

Example

垃圾桶里的水果在腐烂。lā jī tǒng lǐ de shuí guǒ zài fǔ làn

The fruit in the trash can is rotting.

Illustration for 腐烂 (rot)

How to say “rot” in Chinese

“Rot” in Chinese is 腐烂 (fǔ làn).

Organic material gradually turns from whole and fresh into soft, broken matter.

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

Example sentences with 腐烂

如果不冷藏，肉类会很快腐烂。rú guǒ bù lěng cáng ròu lèi huì hěn kuài fǔ làn

If not refrigerated, the meat will rot quickly.

Tips for using 腐烂

  • With 腐烂 (fǔlàn, "to rot"), 在 (zài, "be in") marks decay in progress, while 了 (le, "change marker") highlights the resulting spoiled condition.

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