Definition
受潮 is a separable verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to become damp from moisture' or 'to be affected by dampness'. It's typically used for items like food, electronics, or clothing that spoil, rust, or lose quality when exposed to humidity. The object 潮 (dampness) can split off the verb 受 when aspect markers or measure words are inserted: 受了潮 ('got damp'), 受了一次潮 ('got damp once'). The raw dictionary gloss mentions 'cold', but 受潮 primarily refers to moisture, not temperature.
v.o.
to become dampto be affected by moisture (of food, electronics, clothing, etc.)
Examples
- 受潮，。Zhèxiē bǐnggān shòu cháo le, bù néng chī le.These cookies have gone damp; they can't be eaten.
- ，受潮。Bǎ shū fàng zài gānzào de dìfang, yǐmiǎn shòu cháo.Keep the books in a dry place to prevent them from getting damp.
- ，。Wǒ de xiàngjī shòu le cháo, jìngtóu qǐ le wù.My camera got damp and the lens fogged up.
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