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    Expressing 'to worsen' or 'deteriorate' with 恶化 (èhuà)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject/Situation + 恶化

    Explanation

    The verb 恶化 (èhuà) means 'to worsen,' 'to deteriorate,' or 'to aggravate.' It is composed of 恶 (bad/evil) and 化 (to change/transform), literally meaning 'to change for the worse.' It is commonly used to describe situations, conditions, or relationships that are getting worse.

    Examples

    • 如果不治疗，病情会进一步恶化。

      Rúguǒ bù zhìliáo, bìngqíng huì jìnyībù èhuà.

      If not treated, the condition will further deteriorate.

    • 两国之间的关系最近明显恶化了。

      Liǎng guó zhījiān de guānxì zuìjìn míngxiǎn èhuà le.

      The relationship between the two countries has clearly deteriorated recently.

    • 空气质量持续恶化，很多人开始戴口罩。

      Kōngqì zhìliàng chíxù èhuà, hěn duō rén kāishǐ dài kǒuzhào.

      Air quality keeps deteriorating, and many people have started wearing masks.

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