adjective HSK 3
Traditional 濕
wet · damp · moist
Meaning
湿 describes something that contains moisture or water. It's commonly used for weather conditions, objects that have gotten wet, or environments with high humidity. The character combines the water radical (氵) with a phonetic component.
Usage
Native speakers use 湿 to describe anything from wet clothes to humid weather. It frequently appears in weather reports (潮湿 means humid) and everyday situations like talking about rain-soaked items. The opposite dry state is expressed with 干.
Examples
- 01外面下雨了，地上都湿了。, .It's raining outside, the ground is all wet.
- 02你的衣服还湿着，不能穿。, .Your clothes are still wet, you can't wear them.
Common collocations
- 湿透soaking wet
- 湿气moisture, dampness
- 弄湿to get wet, to dampen
- 湿漉漉dripping wet
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 濕 contains the water radical 氵(water) on the left, indicating its connection to moisture and liquids.