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March 24, 2026
潮湿(潮濕)cháoshī(chao2shi1)
潮湿 (chao2 shi1) refers to a state of being damp or moist, often used to describe weather conditions, environments, or items that have absorbed moisture. This term is commonly used in discussions about climate, storage conditions for materials, or descriptions of physical sensations.
Frequency#10277DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In southern China, high humidity levels are common, especially during the rainy season. This word is frequently used in daily conversations about weather and its effects on daily life, such as the importance of proper ventilation in homes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a damp, rainy day where the air feels heavy and moist, just like a sponge that has soaked up water. The character 潮 (chao) looks like waves, suggesting water, while 湿 (shi) has the radical for water (氵), reinforcing the idea of moisture.
Meanings of 潮湿
cháoshī(chao2shi1)
1damp
2moist
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About 潮湿
潮湿Simplified
潮濕Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10277Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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潮湿 (damp) vs 湿润 (moist) — use 潮湿 for a more general or environmental context, while 湿润 often implies a pleasant or beneficial level of moisture.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a damp, rainy day where the air feels heavy and moist, just like a sponge that has soaked up water. The character 潮 (chao) looks like waves, suggesting water, while 湿 (shi) has the radical for water (氵), reinforcing the idea of moisture.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 潮湿 with related terms like 湿润 (shi1 run4), which means 'moist' but in a more positive context. This word is relatively neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, but be cautious with tone pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 潮湿 connects with other vocabulary related to weather and environment. Focus on understanding the context it is used in, and practice forming sentences that incorporate other related terms like 干燥 (gan1 zao4) meaning 'dry.'
Cultural Note
In southern China, high humidity levels are common, especially during the rainy season. This word is frequently used in daily conversations about weather and its effects on daily life, such as the importance of proper ventilation in homes.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 潮湿 to describe a pleasant, humid day instead of using 湿润. For example, saying '今天的天气很潮湿' (Today’s weather is very damp) may sound too negative when referring to a warm, humid day.
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Grammar Patterns of 潮湿
潮湿 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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外面的空气沉滞、____而闷热。
The outside air was heavy and moist and sultry.
Example Sentences for 潮湿 (10)
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1
外面的空气沉滞、潮湿而闷热。
wài miàn de kōng qì chén zhì、 、 cháo shī ér mèn。
The outside air was heavy and moist and sultry.
2
如果潮湿发霉的建筑令你生病了，霉菌很可能是病因。
rú guǒ cháo shī fā méi de jiàn zhù líng nǐ shēng bìng le， ， méi jūn hěn kě néng shì bìng。
If damp, musty buildings make you ill, mould is probably the cause.
3
这片潮湿地区也吸引了青蛙、蟾蜍和蝾螈一类的生物。
zhè piàn cháo shī dì qū yě xī yǐn le qīng wā、 、 chán chú hé róng yuán yī lèi de shēng。
This wet area also attracts frogs, toads and newts.
4
有潮湿的木料和机油的气味。
yǒu cháo shī de mù liào hé jī yóu de qì wèi。
There was a smell of damp wood and machine oil.
5
那是阴郁灰暗、潮湿多雨的一天。
nà shì yīn yù huī àn、 、 cháo shī duō yǔ de yī。
It was a grey, wet, miserable day.
6
他的身体不能适应森林的潮湿。
tā de shēn tǐ bù néng shì yīng sēn lín de cháo shī。
The dampness of the forest did not agree with him physically.
7
当我们往下走去地窖时，四周愈见阴冷潮湿。
dāng wǒ mén wǎng xià zǒu qù dì jiào shí， ， sì zhōu yù jiàn yīn lěng cháo。
Things are cooler and more damp as we descend to the cellar.
8
潮湿的空气伤着了我的这把老骨头.
cháo shī de kōng qì shāng zháo le wǒ de zhè bǎ lǎo gǔ tóu.
As an asthmatic, he cannot cope with the heat and humidity.
10
在昏暗潮湿的工厂辛苦劳作的人们累得无力再去享受家庭生活。
zài hūn àn cháo shī de gōng chǎng xīn kǔ láo zuò de rén mén léi dé wú lì zài qù xiǎng shòu jiā tíng shēng huó。
People who toiled in dim, dank factories were too exhausted to enjoy their family life.
Cultural Notes for 潮湿
🏮Cultural insight
In southern China, high humidity levels are common, especially during the rainy season. This word is frequently used in daily conversations about weather and its effects on daily life, such as the importance of proper ventilation in homes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 潮湿
Not necessarily; while it describes dampness, it can have neutral or even positive connotations depending on context, like in agriculture.
Yes, it can describe food that is moist, but be careful as it might imply spoilage if used inappropriately.
潮湿 focuses on dampness often with a negative connotation, while 湿润 suggests a pleasant moisture, like in skincare.
