fáng​fǔ

to prevent decay

  • created sense approved 防腐 · fáng​fǔ · to prevent decay — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    防腐

    fáng​fǔ

    to prevent decay

    to prevent or inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms to stop organic matter, food, or materials from rotting; antiseptic; anticorrosive

    防 (literal) → 防 · fáng · to guard against 腐 (literal) → 腐 · fǔ · rotten

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  • created sense approved 防腐 · fáng​fǔ · to prevent corruption — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    防腐

    fáng​fǔ

    to prevent corruption

    to guard against or prevent corrupt behavior in government or organizations

    防 (literal) → 防 · fáng · to guard against 腐 (literal) → 腐 · fǔ · rotten

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