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“rotten” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlàn

Example

这个苹果烂了。zhè ge píng guǒ làn le

This apple is rotten.

Illustration for 烂 (rotten)

How to say “rotten” in Chinese

“Rotten” in Chinese is 烂 (làn).

A thing breaks down from firm and usable into weak, spoiled, shabby, or seriously inferior.

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

Example sentences with 烂

水果放久了，里面都烂掉了。shuí guǒ fàng jiǔ le lǐ miàn dōu làn diào le

If fruit is left for too long, its inside completely rots away.

Tips for using 烂

  • For a more precise everyday comment, speakers often name the specific defect instead of using this broad adjective, especially in polite or formal settings.

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