Chinese
biànzhì
Meaning: to go bad; to deteriorate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

變質
變
質
变质
变
质

Example sentences

This bottle of milk has gone bad and cannot be drunk.
這些糧食需要被妥善貯藏,才能防止變質。
这些粮食需要被妥善贮藏,才能防止变质。
This grain needs to be stored properly to prevent it from spoiling.

Usage Notes

Often used for food spoiling or a person's character deteriorating.

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