(wèi) - Food spoiling, going bad & food that has become rotten or putrid.

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Food spoiling, going bad;

food that has become rotten or putrid.

Food spoiling, going badfood that has become rotten or putrid.

Usage highlights

Spoiled foodFood going badRotten smellPutrid foodFood spoilage

Synonyms

  • rotten, decayed
  • spoiled, bad
  • sour, spoiled (of food)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The food has spoiled (饖了).
  • Avoid eating spoiled food (饖食).
  • The smell of rotten food (饖味).

Collocations

  • Spoiled food(饖食)
  • Food going bad(饖坏)
  • Rotten smell(饖味)
  • Putrid food(饖腐)
  • Food spoilage(饖变)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily found in classical texts describing food preservation issues.
  • Reflects historical concerns about food safety and preservation methods.

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