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    Expressing 'arid' or 'dry' with 干旱 (gānhàn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject/Place + 干旱

    Explanation

    The adjective 干旱 (gānhàn) means 'arid,' 'dry,' or 'drought-stricken.' It is composed of 干 (dry) and 旱 (drought). It is used to describe climates, regions, or weather conditions with very little rainfall. It can also function as a noun meaning 'drought.'

    Examples

    • 今年干旱严重，很多庄稼都枯死了。

      Jīnnián gānhàn yánzhòng, hěn duō zhuāngjia dōu kūsǐ le.

      The drought was severe this year, and many crops died.

    • 这个地区气候干旱，很少下雨。

      Zhège dìqū qìhòu gānhàn, hěn shǎo xiàyǔ.

      This region has an arid climate and rarely gets rain.

    • 持续的干旱让水库的水位下降了很多。

      Chíxù de gānhàn ràng shuǐkù de shuǐwèi xiàjiàng le hěn duō.

      The prolonged drought caused the reservoir's water level to drop significantly.

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