Chinese
gānzào
Meaning: dry; arid
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

冬天的空氣非常乾燥,皮膚容易過敏。
冬天的空气非常干燥,皮肤容易过敏。
The air in winter is very dry, and skin is easily allergic.
北方的氣候比較乾燥。
The climate in the north is relatively dry.
中國的西北地區氣候比較乾燥。
The climate in China's northwest region is relatively dry.
冬天的時候,皮膚容易乾燥。
Skin tends to get dry in the winter.
實驗室把硝放在乾燥處,避免受潮。
The laboratory keeps the mineral salt in a dry place to prevent it from absorbing moisture.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things lacking moisture, such as air, skin, or climate.

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