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均匀
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What does "均匀" mean in English?
even这种涂料能均匀地覆盖墙面。
This paint spreads evenly over the wall.
How to use "均匀" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
Distributed or spread evenly in amount, quality, or consistency.
这种面粉和水的比例必须均匀。
The ratio of flour to water must be even.
她把蛋糕糊均匀地倒入模具。
She poured the cake batter evenly into the mold.
Often used to describe mixtures, textures, or distributions.
formal
Of consistent quality or standard throughout.
这家工厂的产品质量很均匀。
The quality of products from this factory is very consistent.
Common in manufacturing and quality control contexts.
Pro Tip
When to use 均匀 vs. 匀称
'均匀' emphasizes evenness in distribution or consistency (e.g., 均匀的颜色 'even color'), while '匀称' describes balanced proportions (e.g., 匀称的身材 'proportionate figure').
Gold Rule
Physical vs. Abstract
Use 均匀 only for physical properties (texture, distribution, quality). For abstract concepts like fairness, use 公平 or 平等.
Word Origin
From Chinese '均' (equal, uniform) + '匀' (even, balanced), both characters dating back to classical Chinese. The compound emphasizes the idea of balance and consistency.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts to describe physical properties like texture, distribution, or quality. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'fairness' or 'equality'—use '公平' or '平等' instead.
Word Breakdown
均
equal, uniform
root匀
even, balanced
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