How do you pronounce 凋敝?

凋敝 is pronounced diāo bì in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “dilapidated” in Chinese?

“dilapidated” is 凋敝 (diāo bì) in Chinese.

How is 凋敝 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 凋敝, each with pinyin and an English translation.

凋敝 (diāo bì) — “Dilapidated, decaying” in Chinese

凋敝 (diāo bì) means “dilapidated, decaying, withered” in Chinese. See the pinyin, native audio pronunciation, and 2 example sentences with English translations.

Usage

dilapidated

decaying

withered

凋敝的学校和经营不善的医院有所减少。

There are fewer tatty schools and run-down hospitals.

小码头一带都是寒酸凋敝的小巷，住着渔民和穷人。

Round the little harbour were shabby streets in which lived fishermen and poor people.

The characters in 凋敝

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
凋	diāo	10	wither, fade, decline
敝	bì	11	my humble

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Frequently asked questions

What does 凋敝 mean in Chinese?: 凋敝 (diāo bì) means “dilapidated, decaying, withered”.
How do you pronounce 凋敝?: 凋敝 is pronounced diāo bì in Mandarin Chinese.
How do you say “dilapidated” in Chinese?: “dilapidated” is 凋敝 (diāo bì) in Chinese.
How is 凋敝 used in a sentence?: This page has 2 example sentences using 凋敝, each with pinyin and an English translation.

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