Definition
馊 is a stative verb describing food (especially cooked grains like rice or noodles) that has turned bad, giving off an unpleasant sour, stale smell. It is distinct from 酸 (suān), which simply means 'sour' and can describe palatable sourness (like vinegar or citrus). 馊 always implies spoilage and inedibility.
s.v.
spoiledsoured (of cooked food, especially grains)to go bad and smell stale
Examples
- 馊，。Zhè wǎn mǐfàn yǐjīng sōu le, bù néng chī le.This bowl of rice has already spoiled; you can't eat it.
- 馊？。Nǐ wén dào sōu wèir le ma? Bīngxiāng lǐ yǒu dōngxi huài le.Do you smell that sour, stale smell? Something in the fridge has gone bad.
- 馊，。Xiàtiān fàncài róngyì biàn sōu, zuìhǎo dàngtiān chī wán.In summer, food easily goes bad; it's best to finish it the same day.
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