发霉 (fā méi) — to become moldy or mildewed

Definition

A verb meaning 'to go moldy / mildewed', typically of food or organic matter in damp conditions. Use 变质 for food that has gone bad in a more general sense (rotten, spoiled).

verb

to become moldy or mildewed

Examples

发霉。
Zhè kuài miàn bāo yǐ jīng fā méi le.
This piece of bread has already gone moldy.
。
Zhè kuài shuǐ guǒ fā guò yí cì méi.
This piece of fruit has mildewed once.
发霉。
Shí wù fàng zài cháo shī de dì fāng róng yì fā méi.
Food left in damp places easily gets moldy.

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