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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
腐化fǔhuàto rotHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #19979, Very Hard
腐化fǔhuàto decayHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #19979, Very Hard
腐化fǔhuàto become corruptHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #19979, Very Hard
fǔhuà(fu3hua4)fu hua T3
  1. 1to rot
  2. 2to decay
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March 24, 2026

腐化fǔhuà(fu3hua4)

腐化 (fǔhuà) refers to the process of rotting or decaying, often used metaphorically to describe moral corruption or degradation. This term can be applied in both physical contexts, such as food or organic matter, and abstract contexts, such as ethics or governance.

Strokes18Frequency#19979DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Corruption is a significant topic in contemporary Chinese society, often discussed in the context of governance and public trust. The term 腐化 resonates with ongoing efforts to address corruption within various levels of government.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'foul' smell (腐, fǔ) coming from rotting food, and visualize a 'horror' movie (化, huà) where characters become corrupt. Together, they create the image of decay leading to a loss of integrity.

Meanings of 腐化

fǔhuà(fu3hua4)
1to rot
2to decay
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腐化Simplified
18Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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腐败 (fǔbài) refers specifically to corruption in a moral or political sense, while 腐化 (fǔhuà) can refer to both physical decay and moral degradation.

Usage Notes

腐化 is often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing moral issues or societal problems. Common collocations include 腐化现象 (corruption phenomenon) and 腐化程度 (degree of corruption). Be careful with the tone; using a wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 腐化 is not specifically part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to concepts of decay and corruption that can be found throughout HSK levels. Focus on understanding the context in which this term is used, particularly in discussions of ethics and societal issues.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 腐化 with 腐败 (fǔbài), which specifically refers to corruption in a political or moral context. For example, saying '食物腐败' (shíwù fǔbài) for food spoiling is incorrect; it should be '食物腐化' (shíwù fǔhuà).

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Component characters

腐fǔdecay
14 strokes肉
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化huàto make into
HSK 54 strokes匕
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How to say to rot in Chinese

“to rot” in Chinese is腐化fǔhuà

腐化 (fǔhuà) refers to the process of rotting or decaying, often used metaphorically to describe moral corruption or degradation. This term can be applied in both physical contexts, such as food or organic matter, and abstract contexts, such as ethics or governance.

When to use 腐化

腐化 is often used in formal contexts, especially when discussing moral issues or societal problems. Common collocations include 腐化现象 (corruption phenomenon) and 腐化程度 (degree of corruption). Be careful with the tone; using a wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.

腐化 or something close to it

腐败 (fǔbài) refers specifically to corruption in a moral or political sense, while 腐化 (fǔhuà) can refer to both physical decay and moral degradation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 腐化 with 腐败 (fǔbài), which specifically refers to corruption in a political or moral context. For example, saying '食物腐败' (shíwù fǔbài) for food spoiling is incorrect; it should be '食物腐化' (shíwù fǔhuà).

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Cultural Notes for 腐化

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The concept of corruption is similarly significant in Western cultures, often tied to political scandals, but the specific implications and societal responses can differ widely.

Frequently asked questions about 腐化

No, 腐化 can also refer to moral or ethical corruption, not just physical decay.

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