Learn a Chinese Character - 腐

1. Character Basics

Radical:月 (Meat radical, related to flesh or body)

Stroke Count:14

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fǔ

3. Meaning

Rot; Decay; Spoiled; Corrupt. 腐烂；腐朽；腐败；变质。

4. Common Words

• 腐烂 (Rot) - 物质因微生物作用变质
• 腐败 (Corruption) - 权力或道德的堕落
• 腐朽 (Decay) - 逐渐损坏或衰退

5. Grammar & Usage

Often used as a verb or adjective to describe decomposition or moral decline. 常用作动词或形容词，表示物质分解或道德堕落。

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, "腐" can metaphorically describe moral decay, like in "腐败" (corruption). 在中国文化中，"腐"可隐喻道德堕落，如"腐败"指权力滥用。

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combines '广' (shelter, representing a place) and '府' (phonetic component) → Originally referred to meat decaying in a shelter, now extended to general decay. 由"广"（房屋，表场所）和"府"（表音部件）组成，本义指房屋内的肉腐烂，现泛指腐烂或衰退。