干燥
gān zào
Definitions
- 1. to dry (of weather, paint, cement etc)
- 2. desiccation
- 3. dull
- 4. uninteresting
- 5. arid
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When meaning 'dry' (weather or skin), use 干燥, not 干. 干 is more versatile but 干燥 specifically implies lack of moisture, often scientifically or formally.
Example Sentences
3 shown北京的冬天很 干燥 。
The winter in Beijing is very dry.
戈壁的气候非常 干燥 。
The climate of the Gobi is very dry.
这个地域的气候很 干燥 。
The climate in this region is very dry.
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