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腐朽 (fǔxiǔ) — use 腐败 (fǔbài) when emphasizing moral corruption, while 腐朽 (fǔxiǔ) focuses on physical decay or rot.
Be careful not to use 腐败 in overly casual contexts, as it often carries serious implications related to ethics and governance. Common collocations include '腐败现象' (corruption phenomena) and '腐败分子' (corrupt individuals). Tone mistakes can lead to misunderstandings, so practice the third and fourth tones.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 腐败 connects with other terms related to ethics and society. Focus on its application in formal discussions about politics, economics, or social issues, and contrast it with related words like '清廉' (qīnglián - integrity).
Learners often confuse 腐败 with similar-sounding words, such as 失败 (shībài - failure). For example, saying '他的计划腐败了' (tā de jìhuà fǔbài le) is incorrect; it should be '他的计划失败了' (his plan failed).
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How to say corruption in Chinese
“corruption” in Chinese is腐败
腐败 (fǔbài) refers to corruption or decay, both in a moral and physical sense. It is commonly used in discussions about political corruption, unethical behavior, or the deterioration of substances, such as food or materials.
When to use 腐败
Be careful not to use 腐败 in overly casual contexts, as it often carries serious implications related to ethics and governance. Common collocations include '腐败现象' (corruption phenomena) and '腐败分子' (corrupt individuals). Tone mistakes can lead to misunderstandings, so practice the third and fourth tones.
腐败 or something close to it
腐朽 (fǔxiǔ) — use 腐败 (fǔbài) when emphasizing moral corruption, while 腐朽 (fǔxiǔ) focuses on physical decay or rot.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 腐败 with similar-sounding words, such as 失败 (shībài - failure). For example, saying '他的计划腐败了' (tā de jìhuà fǔbài le) is incorrect; it should be '他的计划失败了' (his plan failed).
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Yes, 腐败 can refer to both ethical corruption and the rotting of physical substances.
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