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腐败 (fǔbài) vs 腐烂 (fǔlàn): Use 腐败 for moral or systemic corruption, while 腐烂 refers specifically to physical decay.
Be careful not to confuse 腐烂 with similar terms like 腐败 (fǔbài), which specifically refers to corruption in governance or morality. This term is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 腐烂的食物 (rotten food) and 腐烂的道德 (decayed morals).
As an HSK 6 word, 腐烂 connects with other advanced vocabulary that discusses decay, deterioration, or corruption, such as 变质 (biànzhì, to deteriorate) and 腐败 (fǔbài, corruption). Focus on using it in both literal and figurative sentences to enhance comprehension.
Learners often confuse 腐烂 with 腐败, misusing it in contexts related to moral corruption. For example, saying '他的思想腐烂' (His thoughts are rotting) can be misleading; instead, use '他的思想腐败' (His thoughts are corrupt) for moral contexts.
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How to say to rot in Chinese
“to rot” in Chinese is腐烂
腐烂 (fǔlàn) refers to the process of decay or decomposition, often used to describe organic matter that has gone bad. It can also be used figuratively to describe corruption or moral decay in individuals or systems, making it relevant in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
When to use 腐烂
Be careful not to confuse 腐烂 with similar terms like 腐败 (fǔbài), which specifically refers to corruption in governance or morality. This term is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 腐烂的食物 (rotten food) and 腐烂的道德 (decayed morals).
腐烂 or something close to it
腐败 (fǔbài) vs 腐烂 (fǔlàn): Use 腐败 for moral or systemic corruption, while 腐烂 refers specifically to physical decay.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 腐烂 with 腐败, misusing it in contexts related to moral corruption. For example, saying '他的思想腐烂' (His thoughts are rotting) can be misleading; instead, use '他的思想腐败' (His thoughts are corrupt) for moral contexts.
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Grammar patterns of 腐烂
腐烂 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____的鱼臭气熏天
an overpowering stench of rotting fish
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Yes, 腐烂 can describe anything that decays or deteriorates, including ideas or moral values.
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