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The character "腐" is structured with the phonetic component "府" positioned above the semantic radical "肉", which directly points to its original association with the decay or rotting of flesh. Its early usage primarily denoted physical decomposition, particularly of organic substances like meat, leading to meanings such as putrefaction or spoilage. Over time, the term's application extended beyond the literal to encompass abstract forms of deterioration, including corrupt governance or moral decay. In modern contexts, while retaining these fundamental senses, the character has also developed specialized meanings within certain subcultures, such as referencing specific narrative genres.
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我喜欢吃豆腐。
水果腐烂了。
腐败食物不能吃。
木头已经腐朽了。
这种食品含有防腐剂。
权力可能导致腐化。
社会腐败现象需要整治。
为了防止食物腐烂，我们使用了防腐剂。