洷 (zhì) - moist & damp

洷Tone 4

zhì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

洷 · zhì

moist;

damp;

wet;

to moisten;

to soak

moistdampwet

Usage highlights

moist soildamp groundto moistenwet and softhumid climatesoaking wet

Synonyms

  • 湿— wet; moist
  • 润— moist; smooth
  • 潮— damp; humid

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ground is moist after the rain (雨后地面很洷).
  • She moistened the cloth before cleaning (她洷湿了布再擦拭).
  • This area has damp soil (这片土壤很洷).

Collocations

  • moist soil(洷土)
  • damp ground(洷地)
  • to moisten(洷湿)
  • wet and soft(洷软)
  • humid climate(洷气候)
  • soaking wet(洷透)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of moisture and dampness in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used in agricultural contexts to describe soil conditions suitable for planting.

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