noun HSK 5
Traditional 乾度
dryness · degree of dryness · aridity
Meaning
干度 refers to the degree or level of dryness in something, most commonly used in technical contexts like wine-making (to indicate sugar content/sweetness level), meteorology (humidity), or material science. It's a measurement term combining 干 (dry) with 度 (degree/measure).
Usage
This is a somewhat technical term used in specialized contexts rather than everyday conversation. In wine terminology, it describes how dry (non-sweet) a wine is. In meteorology and engineering, it relates to moisture content. Casual speakers might just say 干 or 很干 instead of using this formal measurement term.
Examples
- 01这种葡萄酒的干度很高，几乎没有甜味。, .This wine has a high degree of dryness, with almost no sweetness.
- 02空气的干度影响着人体的舒适感。.The dryness of the air affects human comfort levels.
Characters
Common collocations
- 干度高high dryness level
- 干度测量dryness measurement
- 葡萄酒干度wine dryness
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 干 (dry) + 度 (degree), following the common Chinese pattern of noun + 度 to create measurement terms (like 温度 'temperature', 湿度 'humidity').