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thối
/tʰoj˧˩/
to rot
Quả cam đã thối, không thể ăn được.
The orange has rotted and can't be eaten.
general
To decay or decompose due to biological processes, typically resulting in foul smell and texture.
Nếu bạn để trái cây ở ngoài trời quá lâu, chúng sẽ thối.
If you leave fruit outside for too long, it will rot.
Cái tủ lạnh của tôi đã thối một số món ăn.
My fridge has spoiled some food.
Often used for food, plants, or organic matter.
figurative
To become morally corrupt or degenerate.
Hành vi của anh ấy đã thối hoàn toàn.
His behavior has completely degenerated.
Used metaphorically to describe moral decay.
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Common Usage
Use 'thối' for food, plants, or organic matter that has decayed. For moral decay, use it figuratively.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *t-ɟɔːj (to rot), related to Muong 'thôi' and Vietnamese 'thối'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for food, plants, and organic matter. Can also describe moral decay in a figurative sense.
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