Meanings of 皴
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AI Study Notes for 皴
皲 (jūn) refers specifically to chapped skin, particularly due to cold or dryness, while 皴 (cūn) can describe both skin and surface textures in a broader sense.
Be mindful of the context when using 皴; it is typically used in more formal or literary situations rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 皴裂 (cūn liè), meaning 'to crack' or 'to split'. Watch out for pronunciation errors, especially with the tone.
皴 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance your comprehension of descriptive language in literature and art. Focus on recognizing how it relates to other words describing textures and states of matter.
Learners often confuse 皴 with similar-sounding words like 存 (cún), which means 'to store'. For example, saying '我皴这个东西' (I store this thing) is incorrect; it should be '我存这个东西'.
Pronunciation of 皴
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Etymology of 皴
hide
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Case file: 皴
- 1The meaning half皮 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half夋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhide
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say chapped, cracked in Chinese
“chapped, cracked” in Chinese is皴
The character 皴 (cūn) refers to the condition of being chapped or cracked, often used to describe skin or surfaces that show signs of dryness and fissures. It can be used in both literal contexts, such as describing cracked lips in winter, and in artistic contexts, like the texture of brushstrokes in traditional Chinese painting.
When to use 皴
Be mindful of the context when using 皴; it is typically used in more formal or literary situations rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 皴裂 (cūn liè), meaning 'to crack' or 'to split'. Watch out for pronunciation errors, especially with the tone.
皴 or something close to it
皲 (jūn) refers specifically to chapped skin, particularly due to cold or dryness, while 皴 (cūn) can describe both skin and surface textures in a broader sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 皴 with similar-sounding words like 存 (cún), which means 'to store'. For example, saying '我皴这个东西' (I store this thing) is incorrect; it should be '我存这个东西'.
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Grammar Patterns of 皴
皴 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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皮肤很容易受到刺激、发生____裂、擦得红肿和出现过敏。
Skin is easily irritated, chapped, chafed, and sensitized.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 皴
You can say '冬天我的嘴唇总是皴了' (In winter, my lips are always chapped).
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