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Describing something as dry with 干 (gān)
Description & Modification
Structure
Subject + 很 + 干
Explanation
干 (gān) is an adjective meaning "dry." It describes the absence of moisture in objects, weather, or conditions. It can be used as a standalone description or combined with degree adverbs like 很 (hěn) for emphasis.
Examples
北京的冬天又冷又干，记得多喝水。
běijīng de dōngtiān yòu lěng yòu gān, jìde duō hē shuǐ.
Winter in Beijing is both cold and dry; remember to drink more water.
衣服已经干了，可以收进来了。
yīfú yǐjīng gān le, kěyǐ shōu jìnlái le.
The clothes are already dry; you can bring them in now.
我的嘴唇很干，你有润唇膏吗？
wǒ de zuǐchún hěn gān, nǐ yǒu rùnchúngāo ma?
My lips are very dry; do you have lip balm?