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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