餲 (ài) - Rancid, sour, stale — describes food that has

餲Tone 4

ài ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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餲 · ài

Rancid, sour, stale — describes food that has gone bad, particularly grains or cooked rice that have spoiled and developed an unpleasant odor or taste.

Rancid, sour, stale — describes food that has

Usage highlights

Rancid foodSour smellSpoiled grainSour tasteFood going badRancid rice

Synonyms

  • 酸— sour, acidic
  • 腐— rotten, decayed
  • 臭— smelly, foul

Antonyms

  • 鲜— fresh
  • 香— fragrant, aromatic

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice turned sour after being left out (饭餲了).
  • Ancient texts mention avoiding rancid grains (食无餲).
  • The smell of spoiled food is unpleasant (餲臭).

Collocations

  • Rancid food(餲食)
  • Sour smell(餲臭)
  • Spoiled grain(餲谷)
  • Sour taste(餲味)
  • Food going bad(食物变餲)
  • Rancid rice(餲饭)

Idioms

  • Food should not be rancid, drink should not be turbid(食无餲而饮无浊)
  • Avoid sour and rancid(去餲除腐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and food culture, avoiding rancid food was considered essential for health.
  • The character appears in classical texts warning against consuming spoiled grains.
  • Represents the importance of food freshness in Chinese culinary tradition.

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