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Expressing 'dry' with 干 (gān)
Description & Modification
Structure
干 + Noun
Explanation
干 (gān) means "dry" and is used as an adjective or modifier to describe food, weather, or other things lacking moisture. In the context of noodle dishes, 干 refers to a "dry" style served without broth. It is a versatile character that also appears in compounds like 干燥 (arid) and 干净 (clean).
Examples
今天天气太干了，记得多喝水。
Jīntiān tiānqì tài gān le, jìde duō hē shuǐ.
The weather is too dry today; remember to drink more water.
我想吃干拌面，不要汤的。
Wǒ xiǎng chī gān bàn miàn, bùyào tāng de.
I want dry-mixed noodles, without soup.
衣服已经晾干了，可以收进来了。
Yīfu yǐjīng liàng gān le, kěyǐ shōu jìnlái le.
The clothes are already dry; you can bring them in now.