淔 (zhí) - Moist & damp

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zhí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

淔 · zhí

Moist;

damp;

wet;

to moisten;

to irrigate;

also an ancient place name.

Moistdampwet

Usage highlights

Moist soilIrrigation methodAncient place nameDamp conditionWatering plants

Synonyms

  • 湿— wet; damp
  • 润— moist; lubricate
  • 潮— tide; damp

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soil needs moistening (淔土).
  • Ancient irrigation methods (淔灌方法).
  • The place name appears in historical texts (淔地).

Collocations

  • Moist soil(淔土)
  • Irrigation method(淔灌)
  • Ancient place name(淔地)
  • Damp condition(淔湿)
  • Watering plants(淔溉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as an ancient place name in historical Chinese texts.
  • Related to agricultural practices of irrigation and soil moisture management.
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage.

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