干燥

gān zào

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to dry (of weather, paint, cement etc)
2. desiccation
3. dull
4. uninteresting
5. arid

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 湿润 shī rùn 湿润 shī rùn moist: moist

Usage notes

Common mistakes

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

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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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Words Containing 干燥

• 干燥剂 干燥剂 gān zào jì: desiccant
• 干燥机 干燥机 gān zào jī: a drier
• 大便干燥 大便干燥 dà biàn gān zào: constipated

Child Words of 干燥

• 干 干 gān: dry
• 干 干 gàn: tree trunk
• 燥 燥 zào: dry