防腐

fángfǔ

adjective #16,698

Meanings

1 antiseptic; anti-corrosion; rotproof
2 to prevent decay or corruption

Characters

to prevent; to guard against

rotten; decayed; corrupt

Examples

HSK 7-9

这种木材经过了防腐处理。

Zhèzhǒng mùcái jīngguò le fángfǔ chǔlǐ.

This wood has been treated with anti-corrosion coating.

HSK 7-9

食品里加了防腐剂。

Shípǐn lǐ jiā le fángfǔjì.

Preservatives have been added to the food.

Tips

usage

防腐剂 (preservative) is the most common compound. In political contexts, 反腐防腐 means anti-corruption.

Stroke Order

防 fáng

腐 fǔ