Definition
干涩 describes something that is dry and rough or harsh to the touch, often used for skin, eyes, throat, or the texture of food. It can also describe a voice that sounds hoarse or strained. You'll hear it in medical or descriptive contexts, like 眼睛干涩 (dry eyes) or 嗓子干涩 (dry throat).
s.v.
dry and rough (of skin, eyes, throat, or texture)hoarse or strained (of voice)
Examples
- 干涩，。Wǒ de yǎnjīng hěn gān, kěnéng shì kàn diànnǎo tài jiǔ le.My eyes are very dry and rough — maybe I've been looking at the computer too long.
- ，干涩。Chī le zhège yào yǐhòu, wǒ de sǎngzi bù nàme gān le.After taking this medicine, my throat isn't so dry anymore.
- ，干涩。Zhè kuài miànbāo fàng le liǎng tiān, kǒugǎn biàn de hěn gān.This piece of bread has been sitting for two days, and its texture has become dry and coarse.
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