溽 (rù) - Damp, humid, moist & muggy

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rù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

溽 · rù

Damp, humid, moist;

muggy;

refers to dampness or humidity in weather or conditions.

Damp, humid, moistmuggyrefers to dampness or humidity in weather or

Usage highlights

Humid heatMuggy summerDamp and humidMuggy weatherDamp vaporSummer humidity

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is very humid and muggy (溽热的天气).
  • Summer brings damp heat (溽暑).
  • The ground is damp after the rain (地面溽湿).
  • Avoid damp environments (避免溽湿的环境).

Collocations

  • Humid heat(溽热)
  • Muggy summer(溽暑)
  • Damp and humid(溽湿)
  • Muggy weather(溽湿天气)
  • Damp vapor(溽气)
  • Summer humidity(夏溽)

Idioms

  • Muggy summer heat(溽暑蒸人)
  • Damp and steaming(溽湿蒸腾)
  • Humid and oppressive(溽热难耐)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with traditional Chinese medicine concepts of dampness as a pathogenic factor affecting health.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe oppressive summer weather conditions.
  • Reflects the agricultural society's concern with seasonal humidity affecting crops and health.

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