饐 (yì) - To spoil, become moldy or rancid (of food) & to decay, rot.

饐Tone 4

yì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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饐 · yì

To spoil, become moldy or rancid (of food);

to decay, rot.

To spoil, become moldy or rancid (of food)to decay, rot.

Usage highlights

Spoiled foodMoldy grainRancid meatFood decayPrevent spoilageSpoilage odor

Synonyms

  • 腐— rot, decay
  • 坏— spoiled, bad
  • 霉— moldy

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rice has spoiled (饐饭).
  • Food can become moldy if stored improperly (食物饐坏).
  • This smell indicates the meat has gone bad (肉已饐).

Collocations

  • Spoiled food(饐食)
  • Moldy grain(饐谷)
  • Rancid meat(饐肉)
  • Food decay(食物饐变)
  • Prevent spoilage(防饐)
  • Spoilage odor(饐气)

Idioms

  • Food stored for a long time will inevitably spoil(食久必饐)
  • Prevent decay to preserve freshness(防腐防饐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects traditional concerns about food preservation before modern refrigeration.
  • Appears in classical texts discussing food safety and storage methods.
  • Represents the natural process of organic decomposition in Chinese medical and culinary contexts.

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