decay in Chinese
decay in Chinese is 腐朽, 使腐烂 — decay means to rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
decay in Chinese
腐朽
Pronounced: fǔ xiǔ
(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
使腐烂
Pronounced: shǐ fǔ làn
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
What does "decay" mean?
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verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
"The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil."
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verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
"The old empire's power decayed over several centuries."
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noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
"The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect."
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noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.
"Scientists measured the radioactive decay of the isotope."
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decay in a sentence
- The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil.
- Without treatment, the tooth will continue to decay.
- The old empire's power decayed over several centuries.
- The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
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What is "decay" in Chinese?
"decay" in Chinese is 腐朽, 使腐烂. decay means: To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
How do you pronounce 腐朽?
"decay" in Chinese is 腐朽, pronounced "fǔ xiǔ".
How do you use "decay" in a sentence?
Example: "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil." In Chinese, "decay" is 腐朽, 使腐烂.
Are there other ways to say "decay" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "decay": 腐朽, 使腐烂.
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