干燥

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adjectiveIntermediate💡 dry
general

Lacking moisture or humidity; not wet.

这个地区的气候非常干燥。

The climate in this region is very dry.

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Commonly used to describe weather conditions, environments, or objects that lack moisture.

general

To dry something out; to remove moisture.

太阳把衣服晒干燥了。

The sun dried the clothes.

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Used as a verb to describe the process of drying.

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💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'干燥' is often used to describe weather, skin, or environments that lack moisture.

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Verb Usage

When used as a verb, it typically follows the structure: 主语 + 使/让 + 宾语 + 干燥 (e.g., 太阳把衣服晒干燥了).

📖Word Origin

Composed of '干' (dry) and '燥' (parched), both characters convey the idea of lacking moisture.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as an adjective to describe things or as a verb to describe the action of drying. Often used in meteorological contexts.

Word Breakdown

dry
root
+
parched
root
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