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霉
méi
Description
面包放太久，上面长了很多霉。
If bread is left too long, it grows a lot of 霉 on top.
天气太潮湿，东西很容易发霉。
When the weather is too humid, things easily develop 霉.
Meanings
霉méi
mold; mildew (fungus on food or damp things)
这块面包上有霉，别吃了。
This bread has mold on it; don't eat it.
发霉fāméi
to go moldy; to become moldy
衣服放太久，都发霉了。
The clothes have been stored too long and have all gotten moldy.
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Notes
- Nuance
In 倒霉 (unlucky), 霉 carries a figurative sense of bad luck.
- Etymology
Originally refers to mold; extended to mean misfortune in 倒霉/霉运.
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