decayed; dilapidated; in decline
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
decayed; dilapidated; in a state of ruin or decline
literaryA literary term used to describe buildings, institutions, or situations that have fallen into disrepair, corruption, or decline. Often carries a connotation of long-term neglect.
Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
miào庙
nián年
jiǔ久
shī失
xiū修
，
rì日
jiàn渐
yǔ窳
bài败
。
This ancient temple has grown increasingly dilapidated after years of neglect.
Cháo朝
zhèng政
yǔ窳
bài败
，
mín民
bù不
liáo聊
shēng生
。
The government was corrupt and in decline, and the people could barely survive.
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Yóu由
yú于
quē缺
fá乏
guǎn管
lǐ理
，
zhè这
piàn片
yuán园
lín林
rì日
yì益
yǔ窳
bài败
。
Due to a lack of management, these gardens are deteriorating day by day.