润 (rùn) - moist, wet & to moisten

润Tone 4

rùn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

润 · rùn

moist, wet;

to moisten;

to lubricate;

smooth;

glossy;

profit;

benefit;

to embellish (e.

g.

, writing);

to enrich.

moist, wetto moistento lubricate

Usage highlights

MoisturizeLubricateProfitPolish writingMoist and smoothEnrich life

Synonyms

  • 湿— wet
  • 泽— moist; marsh
  • 滋— nourish; moisten

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain moistened the earth (雨水润泽了大地).
  • This lotion moisturizes the skin (这种乳液滋润皮肤).
  • He revised his essay to make it more polished (他润色了他的文章).
  • The company's profits are growing (公司利润在增长).

Collocations

  • Moisturize(润肤)
  • Lubricate(润滑)
  • Profit(利润)
  • Polish writing(润色)
  • Moist and smooth(润泽)
  • Enrich life(润泽生活)

Idioms

  • Moistening things silently(润物无声)
  • Jade-like and gentle(珠圆玉润)
  • Benefiting the people(润泽百姓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, '润' is associated with the nourishing quality of water, essential for growth and life.
  • In calligraphy and literature, '润色' means to polish and refine text, enhancing its beauty and impact.
  • The character conveys positive connotations of smoothness, benefit, and gentle enrichment.

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