生锈 (shēng xiù) — to become rusty; to rust
Definition
A descriptive verb meaning 'to rust' — used for iron or metal objects that oxidize over time. Pairs naturally with 了 (already rusted) and adverbs like 容易 ('rusts easily').
verb
to become rustyto rust
Examples
- 。Tiě mén shēng le hěn duō xiù.The iron gate has gotten a lot of rust.
- 生锈。Zhè bǎ dāo róng yì shēng xiù.This knife rusts easily.
- 生锈。Zhè tái jī qì shēng xiù le bù néng yòng.This machine has rusted and can't be used.
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