窏 (wū) - Wū — describes the condition of being damp, & often used in classical texts to describe dampness

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wū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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窏 · wū

Wū — describes the condition of being damp, moist, or wet;

often used in classical texts to describe dampness or moisture.

Wū — describes the condition of being damp,often used in classical texts to describe dampness

Usage highlights

damp and wetdamp moisturemoist dampnessdamp cavewet groundhumid air

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 干— dry
  • 燥— arid, parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cave walls were damp (窏洝).
  • Ancient texts describe the damp conditions (窏湿).
  • The underground chamber had a moist atmosphere (窏润).

Collocations

  • damp and wet(窏洝)
  • damp moisture(窏湿)
  • moist dampness(窏润)
  • damp cave(窏穴)
  • wet ground(窏地)
  • humid air(窏气)

Idioms

  • Damp and moist conditions(窏窏洝洝)
  • Extremely damp and wet(窏湿不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing environmental conditions.
  • Often used in medical or geographical contexts to describe dampness affecting health or terrain.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, mostly preserved in historical texts.

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