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生锈
shēngxiù
Description
东西放久了，或者碰到水，铁上面就会生锈，变成红色或棕色。
When left for a long time or exposed to water, iron will 生锈, turning red or brown.
Meanings
生锈shēngxiù
to rust; to become rusty
这把刀太老了，已经生锈了。
This knife is too old and has rusted.
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Notes
- Etymology
生 (to grow/develop) + 锈 (rust), literally "to develop rust".
- Nuance
often used figuratively too, e.g. 脑子生锈了 means one's mind has gotten rusty.
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