馊 (sōu) — spoiled, soured (of cooked food, especially grains); to go bad and smell stale
Definition
Describes cooked food (especially rice, noodles, or dishes) that has gone bad and smells sour and stale. Distinct from 酸 (a natural sour taste like vinegar or lemons).
adjective
spoiledsoured (of cooked food, especially grains)to go bad and smell stale
Examples
- 馊，。Zhè wǎn mǐ fàn yǐ jīng sōu le, bù néng chī le.This bowl of rice has already spoiled; you can't eat it.
- 馊？。Nǐ wén dào sōu wèi ér le ma? bīng xiāng lǐ yǒu dōng xī huài le.Do you smell that sour, stale smell? Something in the fridge has gone bad.
- 馊，。Xià tiān fàn cài róng yì biàn sōu, zuì hǎo dāng tiān chī wán.In summer, food easily goes bad; it's best to finish it the same day.
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