昅 (jié) - To dry in the sun & to expose to sunlight.

昅Tone 2

jié ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 日

健傑

昅 · jié

To dry in the sun;

to expose to sunlight.

To dry in the sunto expose to sunlight.

Usage highlights

SunDrying clothesDrying grainsDrying herbsDrying in sunlight

Synonyms

  • 晒— to sun; to dry in the sun
  • 晾— to air; to dry in the air

Antonyms

  • 湿— wet; moist
  • 潮— damp; humid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The clothes are drying in the sun (昅衣服).
  • We need to sun the grains (昅谷子).
  • The herbs are being dried (昅草药).

Collocations

  • Sun-drying(昅晒)
  • Drying clothes(昅衣)
  • Drying grains(昅谷)
  • Drying herbs(昅药)
  • Drying in sunlight(昅光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional agricultural practices of sun-drying crops and goods.
  • Associated with practical daily life activities in pre-modern societies.

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