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湿度shīdùhumidity levelHSK 6, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #19602, Hard
shīdù(shi1du4)shi du T1
  1. 1humidity level
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March 24, 2026

湿度(濕度)shīdù(shi1du4)

湿度 (shī dù) refers to the amount of moisture present in the air. It is commonly used in weather reports and environmental discussions, indicating how humid or dry a particular location is, which can affect comfort levels and health.

Strokes21Frequency#19602DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, awareness of humidity is significant, especially in traditional medicine, where moisture levels can affect health and wellness. For instance, high humidity is often associated with 'dampness' in TCM, which can lead to various health issues.

Memory tip

Imagine a sponge (湿) soaking up water, representing moisture, and a ruler (度) measuring how full it is. This visual helps connect the concept of humidity (湿度) with its measurement.

Meanings of 湿度

shīdù(shi1du4)
1humidity level
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About 湿度

湿度Simplified
濕度Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

湿度 (humidity) vs 含水量 (water content) — use 湿度 when specifically discussing the moisture in the air rather than the moisture in substances.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 湿度 with other similar terms like 湿 (wet) and 干燥 (dry). It is typically used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or weather forecasts, rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 湿度 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK level 3-4 words related to weather and environmental conditions. Students should focus on understanding related terms like 气温 (temperature) and 风速 (wind speed) to enhance their vocabulary in this context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 湿度 when talking about weather, saying something like '今天湿度是30度' (Today the humidity is 30 degrees), which is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '今天湿度是30%' (Today the humidity is 30%).

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Component characters

湿shīmoist
HSK 512 strokes氵
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度dùto pass
HSK 59 strokes广
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How to say humidity level in Chinese

“humidity level” in Chinese is湿度shīdù

湿度 (shī dù) refers to the amount of moisture present in the air. It is commonly used in weather reports and environmental discussions, indicating how humid or dry a particular location is, which can affect comfort levels and health.

When to use 湿度

Be careful not to confuse 湿度 with other similar terms like 湿 (wet) and 干燥 (dry). It is typically used in formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or weather forecasts, rather than everyday conversation.

湿度 or something close to it

湿度 (humidity) vs 含水量 (water content) — use 湿度 when specifically discussing the moisture in the air rather than the moisture in substances.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 湿度 when talking about weather, saying something like '今天湿度是30度' (Today the humidity is 30 degrees), which is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '今天湿度是30%' (Today the humidity is 30%).

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湿度 is often measured using a hygrometer, which indicates the percentage of moisture in the air.

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