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The character 霉 is a phono-semantic compound. The rain radical 雨 at the top provides the semantic category, linking it to weather, dampness, and moisture. The component 每 at the bottom serves as the phonetic element. Its primary meaning is mold or mildew, the fungi that grow on organic matter in humid conditions. The radical visually connects this biological growth to the wet environments and rainy seasons that foster decay. Metaphorically, the character is also used in phrases denoting bad luck, connecting physical rot to unfavorable circumstances.
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这块面包发霉了。
我今天真倒霉。
房间里有一股霉味。
潮湿环境容易滋生霉菌。
因为下雨，衣服都发霉了。
如果食物不放冰箱，就会发霉。
他最近一直走霉运，事事不顺。
为了防止书籍发霉，我们需要控制湿度。