Writing
退化 (tuì huà) — how to say "to degenerate" in Chinese
退化
To degenerate, to degrade
verb
Character composition
退
to retreat
化
to transform
Radicals / Keys
匕
Spoon
#21 · bǐ · 2 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
逐渐退化
zhú jiàn tuì huà
to gradually degenerate
Examples
随着年龄增长，他的记忆力逐渐退化。
As he ages, his memory gradually degenerates.
他的身体退化了。
His body degenerated.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say degenerate in Chinese?
"to degenerate" in Chinese is 退化 (tuì huà).
What does 退化 mean in English?
退化 (tuì huà) means "To degenerate, to degrade".
How is 退化 pronounced?
It is pronounced tuì huà (written as tui hua, tuihua). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to degenerate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 退化: 退 has 9 strokes, 化 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 退化?
退化 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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