Definition
年久失修 is a four-character set phrase describing something (often a building, machine, or system) that has deteriorated because it hasn't been maintained or repaired for a long time. It's used both literally for physical objects and figuratively for abstract systems or relationships that have been neglected.
f.e.
dilapidated from years of neglectin a state of disrepair
Examples
- 年久失修，。Zhè zuò lǎo fángzi nián jiǔ shī xiū, yǐjīng bù néng zhù rén le.This old house has fallen into disrepair from years of neglect; no one can live in it anymore.
- 年久失修。nián jiǔ shī xiū de qiáoliáng yǒu dǎotā de wēixiǎn.Bridges that have deteriorated from years of neglect are at risk of collapsing.
- 年久失修，。Yóuyú nián jiǔ shī xiū, zhè tái jīqì de xìngnéng dàdà xiàjiàng le.Due to years of neglect, the performance of this machine has greatly declined.
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