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March 24, 2026
濕shī(shi1)
The character 濕 (shī) means wet, moist, humid, or damp. It is commonly used to describe weather conditions, such as humid climates, or to refer to the moisture content in various contexts like food. Additionally, it can denote a state of illness, often associated with dampness in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, excess humidity in the body is believed to cause various illnesses, making this term significant in discussions about health and wellness in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soggy sponge (濕) that is dripping wet to help you remember the sound 'shī' and the meaning of wetness. The water radical (氵) on the left signifies liquid, which reinforces the meaning of moisture.
Meanings of 濕
shī(shi1)
1wet, moist, humid, damp; illness
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濕Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
湿 (shī) vs 潮 (cháo) — use 湿 (shī) for general wetness or moisture, while 潮 (cháo) specifically refers to dampness in relation to tides or humidity.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a soggy sponge (濕) that is dripping wet to help you remember the sound 'shī' and the meaning of wetness. The water radical (氵) on the left signifies liquid, which reinforces the meaning of moisture.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 濕 (shī) with 幸 (xìng), which means 'fortunate'—make sure to remember that 濕 is related to moisture. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Watch out for tone errors, as the first tone (shī) changes the meaning dramatically.
HSK Study Tips
Although 濕 is not on the HSK list, it connects well with other weather-related vocabulary and adjectives. Students should focus on understanding how it is used in descriptions of weather and health, as well as practice its pronunciation.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, excess humidity in the body is believed to cause various illnesses, making this term significant in discussions about health and wellness in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 濕 (shī) with its similar sounding counterparts like 失 (shī) meaning 'to lose.' Remember that 濕 is associated with moisture and dampness, while 失 relates to loss.
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Cultural Notes for 濕
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In traditional Chinese medicine, excess humidity in the body is believed to cause various illnesses, making this term significant in discussions about health and wellness in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 濕
Words Containing This Character20
湿shīmoist濕
潮湿cháoshīdamp潮濕
湿地wetland濕地
湿度shīdùhumidity level濕度
湿润shīrùnmoist濕潤
湿漉漉damp濕漉漉
风湿rheumatism風濕
湿疹eczema濕疹
浸湿to soak浸濕
湿透drenched濕透
湿气moisture濕氣
淋湿to get soaked淋濕
尿不湿(coll.) disposable diaper尿不濕
风湿热rheumatic fever風濕熱
润湿to wet潤濕
加湿器humidifier加濕器
阴湿dark and moist陰濕
吸湿to absorb吸濕
沾湿to moisten沾濕
湿婆Shiva (Hindu deity)濕婆
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What does 湿 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 濕
You can say '今天很濕' (jīntiān hěn shī), meaning 'Today is very humid.'
潮濕 (cháoshī) specifically refers to a damp and humid environment, whereas 濕 (shī) can describe general wetness.
Yes, in traditional Chinese medicine, a 'wet' condition can indicate certain types of ailments.
