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.
Imagine a dry, cracked desert floor that looks like it has 'cūn' (皴) marks all over it. The radical 皿 (plate) at the bottom suggests something flat and cracked, while the top part can remind you of the sun drying out the earth.
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.
In traditional Chinese painting, the technique of depicting texture, including 皴, is vital for representing natural elements like rocks and trees, reflecting the importance of nature in Chinese art and philosophy.
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
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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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Cultural Notes for 皴
In traditional Chinese painting, the technique of depicting texture, including 皴, is vital for representing natural elements like rocks and trees, reflecting the importance of nature in Chinese art and philosophy.
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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).