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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滋润zīrùnmoistHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, rank #14919, Very Hard
滋润zīrùnhumidHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, rank #14919, Very Hard
滋润zīrùnto moistenHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, rank #14919, Very Hard
滋润zīrùnto provide moistureHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, rank #14919, Very Hard
滋润zīrùncomfortably offHSK 7, n, 22 strokes, rank #14919, Very Hard
zīrùn(zi1run4)zi run T1
  1. 1moist
  2. 2humid
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March 24, 2026

滋润(滋潤)zīrùn(zi1run4)

滋润 (zi1 run4) refers to the state of being moist or humid, and can also mean to moisten or provide moisture to something. This term is often used in contexts related to skincare, agriculture, and describing comfortable living conditions.

Strokes22Frequency#14919DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, maintaining moisture and hydration is often emphasized, especially in skincare routines, reflecting the importance of beauty and health. The concept of 滋润 is also prevalent in agricultural practices, where proper moisture is crucial for crop growth.

Memory tip

Imagine a lush, green garden after a gentle rain. The characters 滋 (zi) and 润 (run) can be visualized as plants (the radical 'water' in 润) being nourished by the rain, making everything feel fresh and moist. The sound 'zi' reminds you of a refreshing 'sizzle' when water touches the earth.

Meanings of 滋润

zīrùn(zi1run4)
1moist
2humid
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About 滋润

滋润Simplified
滋潤Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14919Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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润泽 (rùn zé) refers to a rich, moist quality, often with a connotation of being luxurious or well-cared for, while 滋润 (zīrùn) emphasizes the act of moistening or providing moisture.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 滋润 with similar words like 湿润 (shi1 run4), which specifically means damp rather than providing moisture. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, often used in discussions about health or comfort. Common collocations include 滋润的肌肤 (zi1 run4 de ji1 fu2 - moisturized skin).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 滋润 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to health and environmental conditions. Students should focus on its usage in different contexts, particularly in describing feelings or physical states.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滋润 with similar terms like 湿润, using 滋润 incorrectly in contexts that require a simple description of dampness. For instance, saying '这件衣服很滋润' (This clothing is very moist) should be corrected to '这件衣服很湿润'.

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Component characters

滋zīto grow
12 strokes氵
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润rùnto moisten
HSK 710 strokes氵
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How to say moist in Chinese

“moist” in Chinese is滋润zīrùn

滋润 (zi1 run4) refers to the state of being moist or humid, and can also mean to moisten or provide moisture to something. This term is often used in contexts related to skincare, agriculture, and describing comfortable living conditions.

When to use 滋润

Be careful not to confuse 滋润 with similar words like 湿润 (shi1 run4), which specifically means damp rather than providing moisture. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, often used in discussions about health or comfort. Common collocations include 滋润的肌肤 (zi1 run4 de ji1 fu2 - moisturized skin).

滋润 or something close to it

润泽 (rùn zé) refers to a rich, moist quality, often with a connotation of being luxurious or well-cared for, while 滋润 (zīrùn) emphasizes the act of moistening or providing moisture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 滋润 with similar terms like 湿润, using 滋润 incorrectly in contexts that require a simple description of dampness. For instance, saying '这件衣服很滋润' (This clothing is very moist) should be corrected to '这件衣服很湿润'.

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Grammar patterns of 滋润

滋润 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). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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好甜一只梨, ____了许多农民和贫困户.

Very sweet a pear, moist a lot of farmers and poverty door.

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好甜一只梨, 滋润了许多农民和贫困户.

hǎo tián yī zhī lí, zīrùn le xǔduō nóngmín hé pínkùn hù.

Very sweet a pear, moist a lot of farmers and poverty door.
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躺下来尽情享受精油的滋润。

tǎng xiàlái jìnqíng xiǎngshòu jīng yóu de zīrùn。

Lie back and luxuriate in the scented oil.

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滋润 emphasizes providing moisture or nourishment, while 湿润 simply describes something that is damp.

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