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发霉
fāméi
Description
东西放太久，上面长出白色或绿色的东西，我们就说它"发霉"了。
When something is left for too long and white or green stuff grows on it, we say it has "发霉".
发霉的食物不能吃，对身体不好。
Food that is 发霉 cannot be eaten as it is bad for health.
Meanings
发霉fāméi
to become moldy; to mildew
这块面包发霉了，别吃了。
This bread is moldy, don't eat it.
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Notes
- Etymology
发 (to develop/grow) + 霉 (mold), literally "to grow mold."
- Nuance
describes food, clothes, or walls going bad in damp conditions.
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