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溻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
溻tāwetx, 13 strokes, radical 氵
溻tā(of clothes) to be soaked with sweatunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
tā(ta1) T1
  1. 1wet
  2. 2(of clothes) to be soaked with sweat
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March 24, 2026

溻tā(ta1)

The character 溻 (tā) means 'wet' or 'soaked,' particularly in reference to clothes that are drenched with sweat. It is often used in contexts discussing discomfort related to heat or physical exertion. This character is less common in everyday speech but can be found in literary or descriptive contexts.

Strokes13Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the heat and humidity can affect daily life significantly, making references to being 'wet' from sweat quite relevant, especially in summer months. The concept of discomfort due to humidity is often expressed in literature and conversation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'ta' (tā) that is drenched in water, standing in the rain with clothes that are 'wet' and heavy. The character 溻 is composed of the water radical 氵 on the left, emphasizing its connection to something wet, while the right side suggests the idea of clothes being soaked.

Meanings of 溻

tā(ta1)
1wet
2(of clothes) to be soaked with sweat
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About 溻

溻Simplified
13Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 溻

Usage Notes

Since 溻 is not commonly used in daily conversation, learners should be careful not to confuse it with more common words for 'wet' like 湿 (shī). It is usually used in a more descriptive or literary register rather than in casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in HSK levels, but learners should connect it with other water-related characters like 水 (shuǐ) and 湿 (shī). Focus on its nuances in the context of physical sensations related to moisture.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 溻 with 湿 (shī) and use it interchangeably. For example, saying '我的衣服很溻' (Wǒ de yīfú hěn tā) is incorrect; the correct way to express 'My clothes are wet' is '我的衣服很湿' (Wǒ de yīfú hěn shī).

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Pronunciation of 溻

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Etymology of 溻

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaywater
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 溻

IDS Structure⿰氵⿱日羽
溻Full Character
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氵shui3
left
日Ri4
top
羽yu3
bottom
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How to say wet in Chinese

“wet” in Chinese is溻tā

The character 溻 (tā) means 'wet' or 'soaked,' particularly in reference to clothes that are drenched with sweat. It is often used in contexts discussing discomfort related to heat or physical exertion. This character is less common in everyday speech but can be found in literary or descriptive contexts.

When to use 溻

Since 溻 is not commonly used in daily conversation, learners should be careful not to confuse it with more common words for 'wet' like 湿 (shī). It is usually used in a more descriptive or literary register rather than in casual speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 溻 with 湿 (shī) and use it interchangeably. For example, saying '我的衣服很溻' (Wǒ de yīfú hěn tā) is incorrect; the correct way to express 'My clothes are wet' is '我的衣服很湿' (Wǒ de yīfú hěn shī).

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Word Family of 溻

Words Containing This Character1
溻tā(of clothes) to be soaked with sweat
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 溻

It is pronounced as 'tā' with a level tone.

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