宩 (shǐ) - Decay, rot & to putrefy

宩Tone 3

shǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

宩 · shǐ

Decay, rot;

to putrefy;

to decompose;

to spoil.

Decay, rotto putrefyto decompose

Usage highlights

Decay and rotPutrefactionDecompositionRottenSpoiled foodPutrid smell

Synonyms

  • 腐— rot, decay
  • 烂— rotten, spoiled
  • 败— decay, deteriorate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fruit began to decay (宩烂).
  • Food can spoil quickly in warm weather (食物容易宩坏).
  • The wood showed signs of rot (木材有宩烂的迹象).

Collocations

  • Decay and rot(宩烂)
  • Putrefaction(宩坏)
  • Decomposition(宩化)
  • Rotten(宩败)
  • Spoiled food(宩食)
  • Putrid smell(宩臭)

Idioms

  • Rotten to the core(宩烂不堪)
  • Beyond redemption(宩败透顶)
  • Complete decay(彻底宩烂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It carries negative connotations of deterioration and corruption, both literal and metaphorical.

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