mui4 laan6霉爛霉烂
Jyutpingmui4 laan6
Yalemùih laahn
Definition
Rotten and tattered; describes something that is both ruined and dirty.
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How it's used
Often used in the reduplicated form 霉霉爛爛 to emphasize the severity of the decay or neglect. It implies not just physical damage but also a sense of being unhygienic or long-abandoned.
Examples
This shirt has been left until it is moldy and tattered, don't wear it.
Why is your bag so moldy and tattered?
Related words
Common phrases
moldy and tattered (emphatic)
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe food that has simply gone bad, as it specifically refers to the physical disintegration of materials like fabric, paper, or wood.
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Grammar guides
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