Cháoshī describes a state of being damp or humid, often implying an unpleasant excess of moisture.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes air or objects containing excessive moisture.
- Often implies an uncomfortable or negative environment.
- Commonly used to describe weather or damp surfaces.
Overview
- 1概述：潮湿（cháoshī）是一个描述状态的形容词，主要指空气湿度大或物体表面附着水分。它既可以用来客观描述天气，也可以描述某种物理环境。2) 用法：常作谓语（如：天气很潮湿）或定语（如：潮湿的空气）。它通常带有轻微的负面色彩，因为过度的潮湿往往会导致物品发霉或人体不适。3) 常见语境：在南方梅雨季节，人们最常说“空气潮湿”；在处理洗涤后的衣物时，若未干透，也会说“衣服还是潮湿的”。此外，在描述地下室或森林等环境时也经常用到。4) 近义词辨析：与“湿润”相比，“潮湿”通常指程度较重且带有不舒适感，而“湿润”多用于形容空气清新、土地肥沃，带有褒义或中性色彩；与“阴湿”相比，“潮湿”更侧重于含水量，而“阴湿”则强调阴暗且潮湿的环境。
Examples
这里的空气很潮湿。
everydayThe air here is very humid.
由于环境潮湿，墙壁上长了霉菌。
formalDue to the damp environment, mold grew on the walls.
快把衣服收进来，外面潮湿。
informalBring the clothes in, it's damp outside.
该地区气候潮湿，雨量充沛。
academicThe region has a humid climate with abundant rainfall.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
防潮
moisture-proof
潮气
dampness
受潮
to get damp
Often Confused With
Shīrùn implies a pleasant or beneficial level of moisture, whereas cháoshī implies an excessive, often uncomfortable level.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Cháoshī is a neutral to negative descriptor. It is used in both formal weather reports and casual conversation. It functions primarily as an adjective.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse 'cháoshī' with 'shīrùn'. Remember that 'cháoshī' is usually for bad conditions, while 'shīrùn' is for good conditions.
Tips
Use with degree adverbs
You can add '很' or '非常' before '潮湿' to emphasize the degree. For example, '今天天气非常潮湿'.
Avoid negative connotations in praise
Do not use '潮湿' to describe a refreshing environment. Use '湿润' instead to convey a positive feeling.
Regional climate awareness
In Southern China, '潮湿' is a major topic during the spring 'Plum Rain' season. Understanding this helps you connect with local daily conversations.
Word Origin
The character '潮' originally refers to the morning tide. '湿' refers to water soaking into an object. Together, they describe the state of being saturated with moisture.
Cultural Context
In China, humidity control is a common household concern, leading to the widespread use of dehumidifiers. People often complain about the 'dampness' during rainy seasons.
Memory Tip
Think of the '潮' (tide) bringing too much water to the land. When the tide is in, everything feels 'damp' or 'humid'.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“潮湿”多指水分过多，常给人不舒适的感觉，如潮湿的衣服。而“湿润”多指水分适中，给人滋润、舒服的感觉，如湿润的土地。
你可以说“这个房间非常潮湿”，或者更地道地表达“这屋子里一股潮气”。
最直接的反义词是“干燥”。
Test Yourself
刚洗完的衣服还没干，摸起来还是___的。
衣服没干含有水分，因此是潮湿的。
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Summary
Cháoshī describes a state of being damp or humid, often implying an unpleasant excess of moisture.
- Describes air or objects containing excessive moisture.
- Often implies an uncomfortable or negative environment.
- Commonly used to describe weather or damp surfaces.
Use with degree adverbs
You can add '很' or '非常' before '潮湿' to emphasize the degree. For example, '今天天气非常潮湿'.
Avoid negative connotations in praise
Do not use '潮湿' to describe a refreshing environment. Use '湿润' instead to convey a positive feeling.
Regional climate awareness
In Southern China, '潮湿' is a major topic during the spring 'Plum Rain' season. Understanding this helps you connect with local daily conversations.
Examples
4 of 4这里的空气很潮湿。
The air here is very humid.
由于环境潮湿，墙壁上长了霉菌。
Due to the damp environment, mold grew on the walls.
快把衣服收进来，外面潮湿。
Bring the clothes in, it's damp outside.
该地区气候潮湿，雨量充沛。
The region has a humid climate with abundant rainfall.
