濡 (rú) - To moisten & to soak

濡Tone 2

rú ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

濡 · rú

To moisten;

to soak;

to be stained or imbued with;

to delay;

to tarry.

To moistento soakto be stained or imbued with

Usage highlights

MoistenInfluence/imbueSoak/penetrateDelay/tarryMoistDamp

Synonyms

  • 湿— wet; moist
  • 润— moist; lubricate
  • 浸— soak; immerse

Antonyms

  • 干— dry
  • 燥— arid; parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain moistened the earth (雨水濡湿了大地).
  • He was imbued with Confucian culture (他濡染了儒家文化).
  • The ink slowly soaked into the paper (墨汁慢慢濡入纸张).
  • They delayed their journey due to the rain (他们因雨濡滞了行程).

Collocations

  • Moisten(濡湿)
  • Influence/imbue(濡染)
  • Soak/penetrate(濡润)
  • Delay/tarry(濡滞)
  • Moist(濡湿的)
  • Damp(濡濡)

Idioms

  • Moistened by the rain and blown by the wind(濡雨栉风)
  • Eyes and ears are gradually influenced(耳目濡染)
  • Soaked through, drenched to the skin(濡濡湿透)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese philosophy, '濡' describes the gradual, imperceptible influence of environment or education on a person's character.
  • The character appears in medical texts describing bodily fluids and moisture-related conditions.
  • Used in calligraphy and painting contexts to describe ink absorption and diffusion on paper or silk.

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