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干裂 (gān liè, cracked) — use 皲 (jūn) specifically for chapped skin conditions, while 干裂 (gān liè) can refer to a broader range of cracks, including those not necessarily related to skin.
This character is typically used in a medical or descriptive context and is often paired with words like 'skin' (皮肤) or 'lips' (嘴唇). Be cautious with pronunciation; ensure the tone is correct to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
While 皲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners focusing on health and body-related vocabulary. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms such as 干 (gān), meaning 'dry,' to expand their understanding of skin conditions.
Learners often confuse 皲 (jūn) with 皱 (zhòu), which means 'wrinkled.' To correct this, remember that 皲 specifically relates to skin being chapped, while 皱 refers to wrinkles.
Pronunciation of 皲
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Etymology of 皲
hide
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Case file: 皲
- 1The meaning half皮 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half军 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhide
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say chapped, cracked in Chinese
“chapped, cracked” in Chinese is皲
The character 皲 (jūn) refers to the condition of skin that is chapped or cracked, often due to cold weather or dryness. It is commonly used in contexts discussing skin health, such as in the winter when lips or hands may crack from lack of moisture.
When to use 皲
This character is typically used in a medical or descriptive context and is often paired with words like 'skin' (皮肤) or 'lips' (嘴唇). Be cautious with pronunciation; ensure the tone is correct to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
皲 or something close to it
干裂 (gān liè, cracked) — use 皲 (jūn) specifically for chapped skin conditions, while 干裂 (gān liè) can refer to a broader range of cracks, including those not necessarily related to skin.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 皲 (jūn) with 皱 (zhòu), which means 'wrinkled.' To correct this, remember that 皲 specifically relates to skin being chapped, while 皱 refers to wrinkles.
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It means chapped or cracked, often referring to skin.
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