cung4 zyu3蟲蛀虫蛀
Jyutpingcung4 zyu3
Yalechùhng jyu
Definition
Worm-eaten, moth-eaten, or damaged in an irregular way resembling insect damage.
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How it's used
Beyond literal insect damage, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe irregular, moth-eaten, or weathered edges on objects like paper or fabric. It carries a sense of decay or neglect, implying that something has been left untouched for a long period. When describing the physical state of an object, it often functions as a descriptor for the resulting pattern of holes rather than the act of the insect itself.
Examples
This piece of wooden furniture seems to have some insect damage.
The books were left for too long, so they are all riddled with insect holes.
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