腐败
Corruption in a political or business sense, or the biological process of rotting and decay.
Examples
3 of 5由于天气太热，食物很快就腐败了。
Because the weather was too hot, the food rotted quickly.
腐败问题严重阻碍了该国的经济发展。
Corruption has seriously hindered the country's economic development.
这种官僚作风真的很腐败。
This bureaucratic style is really corrupt.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '腐' (rotten meat) and '败' (ruined/defeated).
Quick Quiz
建立透明的监督机制可以有效减少___现象。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 腐败
Examples
由于天气太热，食物很快就腐败了。
everydayBecause the weather was too hot, the food rotted quickly.
腐败问题严重阻碍了该国的经济发展。
formalCorruption has seriously hindered the country's economic development.
这种官僚作风真的很腐败。
informalThis bureaucratic style is really corrupt.
学者们探讨了导致政治腐败的制度性原因。
academicScholars explored the institutional reasons leading to political corruption.
公司内部的腐败行为导致了巨大的财产损失。
businessInternal corruption in the company led to huge financial losses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
滋生腐败
to breed corruption
打击腐败
to fight corruption
预防腐败
to prevent corruption
Often Confused With
腐烂 is mostly for physical rotting; 腐败 is used for both physical rotting and moral/political corruption.
Usage Notes
A key term for IELTS writing topics related to government, law, and international development.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse the biological and political meanings in context.
Memory Tip
Think of '腐' (rotten meat) and '败' (ruined/defeated).
Word Origin
From '腐' (rotten) and '败' (spoiled/ruined).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'Anti-corruption campaign' (反腐运动) has been a major focus in Chinese politics recently.
Quick Quiz
建立透明的监督机制可以有效减少___现象。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 腐败
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