Meanings of 濡
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AI Study Notes for 濡
湿 (shī, wet) — use 濡 when emphasizing the process of becoming wet, while 湿 describes a state of being wet.
Be careful not to confuse 濡 with similar characters that denote wetness, such as 湿 (shī), which specifically means 'wet' or 'damp.' This character is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 濡湿 (rúshī), meaning 'to be moistened.'
Although 濡 is not an HSK word, it can connect to HSK level 4 vocabulary related to water and states of being. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts or advanced discussions about nature and emotions.
Learners often confuse 濡 with 湿 (shī) and use it incorrectly to describe general wetness. For example, saying '这个地方很濡' (zhège dìfāng hěn rú) is incorrect; instead, use '这个地方很湿' (zhège dìfāng hěn shī).
Pronunciation of 濡
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Etymology of 濡
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 (water) represents the meaning and 需 represents the sound.
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Case file: 濡
Phonosemantic compound. 氵 (water) represents the meaning and 需 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half需 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywater
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to moisten, to immerse; wet, damp in Chinese
“to moisten, to immerse; wet, damp” in Chinese is濡
The character 濡 (rú) primarily means 'to moisten' or 'to immerse.' It is often used in contexts where something becomes wet or damp, and can also imply a sense of delay or being dilatory in action. This character is commonly found in literary or formal contexts, particularly when discussing water-related concepts.
When to use 濡
Be careful not to confuse 濡 with similar characters that denote wetness, such as 湿 (shī), which specifically means 'wet' or 'damp.' This character is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 濡湿 (rúshī), meaning 'to be moistened.'
濡 or something close to it
湿 (shī, wet) — use 濡 when emphasizing the process of becoming wet, while 湿 describes a state of being wet.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 濡 with 湿 (shī) and use it incorrectly to describe general wetness. For example, saying '这个地方很濡' (zhège dìfāng hěn rú) is incorrect; instead, use '这个地方很湿' (zhège dìfāng hěn shī).
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Grammar Patterns of 濡
濡 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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她偎着他,紧紧抱着, ____湿的面颊贴到了他的脸上.
She clung to him, hugging him hard , her wet check to his.
Example Sentences for 濡 (2)
Word Family of 濡
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 濡
It is pronounced as 'rú' with a rising tone.
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