霉蠹 méi dù

to become mildewed and worm-eaten (of books)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to become mildewed and worm-eaten (of books)
  2. 2. to mildew and rot

Characters

Character Meaning
霉 méi HSK 5
moldy; fungi; bacteria
蠹 dù
insect that eats into books, clothing etc; moth-eaten