When something goes bad and starts to decay, we can use the word 腐烂 (fǔlàn). You can use it to describe food that is no longer good to eat, like fruit or vegetables that have been left out too long. It also describes things like wood or other organic materials breaking down over time.
Exemples par niveau
这场大雨过后，地上的水果都腐烂了。
After this heavy rain, all the fruits on the ground rotted.
别把食物放在潮湿的地方，容易腐烂。
Don't put food in damp places; it's prone to spoilage.
他的牙齿因为长期吃糖而腐烂了。
His teeth rotted due to long-term sugar consumption.
木头在水里泡久了会腐烂。
Wood will rot if soaked in water for too long.
这些蔬菜已经开始腐烂，不能吃了。
These vegetables have started to rot and cannot be eaten.
如果储存不当，很多谷物都会腐烂。
If stored improperly, many grains will spoil.
尸体在潮湿的环境下会加速腐烂。
A corpse will decompose faster in a humid environment.
他发现一个腐烂的苹果，便把它扔掉了。
He found a rotten apple and threw it away.
Modèles grammaticaux
Structures de phrases
Subj. + 腐烂
水果腐烂了。 (The fruit rotted.)
Subj. + 被 + 腐烂
食物被腐烂了。 (The food was spoiled.)
Subj. + 开始 + 腐烂
肉开始腐烂了。 (The meat started to spoil.)
Subj. + 因...而 + 腐烂
木头因潮湿而腐烂。 (The wood rotted due to dampness.)
使 + Obj. + 腐烂
潮湿使木头腐烂。 (Dampness caused the wood to rot.)
腐烂的 + Noun
腐烂的苹果不能吃。 (Rotten apples cannot be eaten.)
Subj. + 正在 + 腐烂
这个系统正在腐烂。 (This system is rotting/decaying.)
Subj. + 已经 + 腐烂
树叶已经腐烂了。 (The leaves have already rotted.)
Comment l'utiliser
腐烂 (fǔlàn) is a verb that means to rot or to spoil, typically referring to organic matter like food or wood. It implies a process of decay and decomposition.
You can use 腐烂 in sentences like:
- “水果腐烂了。” (The fruit has rotted.)
- “木头在潮湿的环境中容易腐烂。” (Wood tends to rot easily in humid environments.)
A common mistake is confusing 腐烂 with other words that express similar concepts but have different nuances or applications. For example:
- 变质 (biànzhì): This also means to spoil, but it's more general and can apply to food or other products losing their original quality, even if not fully decomposed. 腐烂 specifically implies decay.
- 坏 (huài): This is a very general term for bad or broken. While rotten food is bad, you wouldn't typically use 坏 to describe the process of rotting itself.
Ensure you use 腐烂 when you specifically mean that something is decaying or decomposing.
Teste-toi 24 questions
Which fruit is most likely to 腐烂 (fǔlàn) quickly?
Bananas ripen and spoil faster than the other fruits listed.
What happens if you leave food out for too long in hot weather?
Hot weather accelerates the rotting process of food.
Which of these is a good way to prevent food from 腐烂 (fǔlàn)?
Refrigeration slows down the process of food spoilage.
新鲜的蔬菜会腐烂 (Xīnxiān de shūcài huì fǔlàn - Fresh vegetables will rot).
Even fresh vegetables will eventually rot if not consumed or preserved.
把肉放在冰箱里可以防止它腐烂 (Bǎ ròu fàng zài bīngxiāng lǐ kěyǐ fángzhǐ tā fǔlàn - Putting meat in the refrigerator can prevent it from rotting).
Refrigeration helps to slow down the spoilage of meat.
如果水果腐烂了，它看起来会很新鲜 (Rúguǒ shuǐguǒ fǔlàn le, tā kàn qǐlái huì hěn xīnxiān - If fruit rots, it will look fresh).
Rotten fruit usually changes color, becomes soft, and develops an unpleasant smell, not looking fresh.
这个苹果已经____了，不能吃了。
The apple is spoiled, so '腐烂' (rotten) is the correct word.
食物放太久会____。
If food is left for too long, it will spoil, so '腐烂' (rot) is appropriate.
树叶掉到地上会慢慢____。
Fallen leaves decompose and rot, making '腐烂' the correct choice.
下雨天，木头容易____。
Wood can rot easily in rainy weather, so '腐烂' is the best fit.
冰箱坏了，里面的肉都____了。
If the refrigerator breaks, the meat inside will spoil, so '腐烂' is correct.
这个水果闻起来怪怪的，是不是____了？
If the fruit smells strange, it's likely spoiled. '腐烂' means rotten or spoiled.
Choose the best translation for '腐烂'.
腐烂 (fǔlàn) means to rot or to spoil, often referring to organic matter.
这个苹果___了，不能吃了。(This apple ___ and cannot be eaten.)
The apple is spoiled, so '腐烂' is the correct word here.
Which word describes food that has gone bad?
When food goes bad, it 'rots' or 'spoils', which is 腐烂.
蔬菜放久了会腐烂。(Vegetables will rot if left for a long time.)
This statement is true. Vegetables, being organic, will rot over time if not stored properly.
一本书会腐烂。(A book will rot.)
While books can degrade, the term '腐烂' specifically refers to the decay of organic matter, like food or wood, not typically books.
如果你不把水果放在冰箱里，它会很快腐烂。(If you don't put fruit in the refrigerator, it will rot quickly.)
This statement is true. Refrigeration slows down the process of rotting for most fruits.
冰箱坏了，里面的食物都___了。
The refrigerator broke, and all the food inside spoiled. '腐烂' means to rot or spoil.
这些水果看起来有点___，最好不要吃了。
These fruits look a bit spoiled; it's best not to eat them. '腐烂' describes the state of something rotting.
潮湿的天气容易让木头___。
Damp weather easily causes wood to rot. '腐烂' is used for organic materials decaying.
如果食物保存不当，很快就会___。
If food is not stored properly, it will quickly spoil. '腐烂' is the most direct translation for spoilage here.
被雨淋湿的叶子在地上慢慢___。
The rain-soaked leaves slowly rot on the ground. '腐烂' is often used for natural decomposition.
你得把那些___的苹果扔掉。
You need to throw away those rotten apples. '腐烂' describes the condition of the apples.
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Exemple
这些水果已经开始腐烂了。
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