溼 (shī) - Wet — damp, moist, humid & to wet, to moisten

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shī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

溼 · shī

Wet — damp, moist, humid;

to wet, to moisten;

also refers to dampness in traditional Chinese medicine.

Wet — damp, moist, humidto wet, to moistenalso refers to dampness in traditional Chinese medicine.

Usage highlights

Wet groundDamp weatherWet clothDampness syndromeHumid climateMoist soil

Synonyms

  • 濕— wet, moist (simplified/traditional variant)
  • 潤— moist, smooth
  • 潮— damp, tidal

Antonyms

  • 乾— dry, arid
  • 燥— dry, parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ground is wet after the rain (雨后地面很溼).
  • Please wipe with a wet cloth (请用溼布擦拭).
  • Damp weather affects my joints (溼气影响我的关节).
  • Traditional Chinese medicine treats dampness (中医治疗溼症).

Collocations

  • Wet ground(溼地)
  • Damp weather(溼气)
  • Wet cloth(溼布)
  • Dampness syndrome(溼症)
  • Humid climate(溼润气候)
  • Moist soil(溼土)

Idioms

  • Long wind and heavy rain(長風溼雨)
  • Damp clothes and meager food(溼衣薄食)
  • Drenched through(溼身透骨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 'dampness' (溼) is one of the six pathogenic factors that can cause disease.
  • The character represents the concept of moisture and humidity, important in agricultural societies.
  • In calligraphy and painting, controlling moisture levels is crucial for proper ink flow and brushwork.

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