The word denotes a high degree of density in spatial distribution.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes objects or people packed closely together.
- Commonly used for population density or vegetation.
- Formal tone suitable for academic or written contexts.
常见语境：在地理学中，常用来描述‘人口稠密’；在生态学中，可描述‘植被稠密’；在物理或化学语境中，也可描述物质的密度或气体的浓度。它带有一定的书面语色彩，比口语中的‘挤’或‘密’更正式。
- 1近义词辨析：与‘密集’相比，‘密集’更侧重于事物排列的紧凑程度，常用于描述具体的排列方式；‘稠密’则更强调整体分布的密度状态。与‘浓密’相比，‘浓密’多用于形容毛发、森林或烟雾的质感，而‘稠密’更偏向于空间分布的广度。
Examples
这个城市人口非常稠密。
everydayThe population in this city is very dense.
沿海平原地区植被稠密。
formalThe vegetation in the coastal plains is dense.
那里树林稠密，很难穿过。
informalThe forest is dense there, making it hard to pass through.
研究表明，交通网络越稠密，经济发展越快。
academicStudies show that the denser the transport network, the faster the economic development.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
人口稠密地区
densely populated area
分布稠密
densely distributed
Often Confused With
Used for hair, forests, or smoke. It refers to the thickness or volume of the subject itself rather than its distribution.
Refers to things being packed closely together. It focuses on the proximity of individual items.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is primarily used in formal or technical writing. It is rarely used in casual conversation where simpler words like '密' are preferred. It is most commonly associated with population and geographical features.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it to describe the thickness of soup or hair, which is incorrect. Remember that it relates to spatial distribution density. Always double-check if 'dense' refers to a group or a substance.
Tips
Focus on spatial distribution
Use this word when discussing how things are spread out in a specific area. It is perfect for geography or statistics.
Avoid using for physical texture
Do not confuse it with 'thick' when describing consistency or hair. Use '浓密' for hair and '浓稠' for liquids.
Geographical term usage
In Chinese school geography, '人口稠密' is the standard term for high population density. It reflects a formal academic standard.
Word Origin
The character 稠 implies grain being packed together, while 密 implies closeness. Together they represent a state of high concentration.
Cultural Context
In China, describing regions as '人口稠密' is a staple in geography textbooks to explain urbanization patterns. It is an essential term for discussing demographics.
Memory Tip
Think of a crowd (稠) that is packed tight (密). The characters themselves look like many strokes packed into one square.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions‘稠密’侧重于分布的疏密程度，常用于人口、植被等大规模分布；‘密集’侧重于排列的紧凑性，常用于具体的物体排列或阵型。
通常不用。形容头发多而厚时，建议使用‘浓密’。
不是。它是一个中性词，根据语境可以表达客观的分布状态，不含有褒贬色彩。
在日常对话中，人们更倾向于使用‘密’或‘挤’，‘稠密’在书面语或正式报告中更为常见。
Test Yourself
这个地区由于交通便利，成为了全国人口最___的区域之一。
‘稠密’用于描述人口分布密度，最符合语境。
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Summary
The word denotes a high degree of density in spatial distribution.
- Describes objects or people packed closely together.
- Commonly used for population density or vegetation.
- Formal tone suitable for academic or written contexts.
Focus on spatial distribution
Use this word when discussing how things are spread out in a specific area. It is perfect for geography or statistics.
Avoid using for physical texture
Do not confuse it with 'thick' when describing consistency or hair. Use '浓密' for hair and '浓稠' for liquids.
Geographical term usage
In Chinese school geography, '人口稠密' is the standard term for high population density. It reflects a formal academic standard.
Examples
4 of 4这个城市人口非常稠密。
The population in this city is very dense.
沿海平原地区植被稠密。
The vegetation in the coastal plains is dense.
那里树林稠密，很难穿过。
The forest is dense there, making it hard to pass through.
研究表明，交通网络越稠密，经济发展越快。
Studies show that the denser the transport network, the faster the economic development.
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