bài
败子
lose; defeat; decay
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Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to be defeated; to lose; to fail
Used for competitions, wars, or endeavors where one does not succeed.
Wǒ我
men们
duì队
zuó昨
tiān天
bǐ比
sài赛
shū输
le了
。
Our team lost the match yesterday.
Jiāo骄
bīng兵
bì必
bài败
。
An arrogant army is sure to be defeated.
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Tā他
chuàng创
yè业
shī失
bài败
le了
。
He failed in starting his business.
verb
to spoil; to ruin; to damage
Often refers to ruining an object, reputation, or opportunity.
Yǔ雨
shuǐ水
bài败
huài坏
le了
zhuāng庄
jia稼
。
The rain spoiled the crops.
Tā他
de的
yī一
fān番
huà话
bài败
le了
dà大
jiā家
de的
xìng兴
zhì致
。
His words ruined everyone's mood.
verb
to decay; to rot; to become putrid
Used for organic matter like food or plants.
Zhè这
xiē些
shuǐ水
guǒ果
yǐ已
jīng经
bài败
le了
。
These fruits have already rotted.
Bài败
ròu肉
bù不
néng能
chī吃
。
Rotten meat cannot be eaten.