湿润

shī rùn

moist

HSK 4

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

湿润 (shī rùn) describes something that is slightly wet or moist, often with a pleasant or natural feeling of humidity. It is commonly used to describe air, skin, soil, or materials that contain a moderate amount of moisture.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 湿润 in weather descriptions (like morning air or climate), in skincare advice, or when talking about the texture of objects like cloth or soil.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

湿润 is more neutral and natural than words like 潮湿, which can imply unpleasant dampness. 湿润 often suggests a beneficial or gentle moisture rather than excessive wetness. Avoid confusing it with 干燥 (dry) or 潮湿 (damp in a negative sense).

Summary

Use 湿润 when you want to describe a mild, pleasant moisture in things like air, skin, or materials. It conveys a sense of freshness and healthiness rather than discomfort.

Example Sentences

早晨的空气非常湿润,感觉很舒服。

Zǎochén de kōngqì fēicháng shīrùn, gǎnjué hěn shūfu.

The morning air is very moist and feels comfortable.

这块布被水浸湿了,变得湿润了。

Zhè kuài bù bèi shuǐ jìn shī le, biàn dé shīrùn le.

This piece of cloth was soaked with water and became moist.

皮肤保持湿润可以防止干燥和皱纹。

Pífū bǎochí shīrùn kěyǐ fángzhǐ gānzào hé zhòuwén.

Keeping the skin moist can prevent dryness and wrinkles.