朽 蠹

xiǔ dùdictionary entry

to decay and be eaten by worms etc / to overhoard grain so that it rots

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

朽蠹朽蠹 [xiu3 du4] /to decay and be eaten by worms etc/to overhoard grain so that it rots/

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朽
xiǔ
rotten
蠹
dù
insect that eats into books, clothing etc / moth-eaten / worm-eaten

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