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CHINESE CHARACTER

méi

霉

霉

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mold; mildew

Numbered pinyin
mei2
English meanings
mold; mildew; to become moldy; unlucky

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    miànbāo面包fā发méi霉le了。

    The bread has become moldy.

  2. 02

    méi梅yǔ雨jìjié季节dōngxi东西róngyì容易méi霉。

    Things easily become moldy during the plum rain season.

Explore words connected to this character.

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