verb HSK 4
Traditional 變壞
to go bad · to spoil · to deteriorate · to become bad
Meaning
This verb describes the process of something changing from good to bad. It can refer to food spoiling, moral character deteriorating, situations worsening, or objects breaking down over time. The word combines 变 (to change) and 坏 (bad), literally meaning 'to change bad.'
Usage
Commonly used for food that has spoiled, people whose character has deteriorated, or situations that have worsened. It emphasizes the transformation process rather than just the current bad state. Often appears in warning contexts about preservation or moral decline.
Examples
- 01牛奶放了三天就变坏了。.The milk went bad after sitting out for three days.
- 02天气太热，食物很容易变坏。, .The weather is too hot, so food spoils easily.
Characters
Common collocations
- 食物变坏food going bad
- 容易变坏easy to spoil
- 变坏了has gone bad
Antonyms
Origin
Straightforward compound combining the change verb 变 with the adjective 坏 (bad). The structure follows the common Chinese pattern of 'verb + adjective' to indicate transformation.