damp in Chinese
damp in Chinese is 湿, 濕度 — damp means slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
damp in Chinese
湿
Pronounced: shī
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
濕度
Pronounced: shī dù
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
What does "damp" mean?
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adj Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
"Wipe the counter with a damp cloth."
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noun Moisture in the air or on a surface; humidity.
"You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door."
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verb To make something slightly wet, or to weaken and reduce something such as a fire, sound, or feeling.
"They damped down the campfire before going to sleep."
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damp in a sentence
- Wipe the counter with a damp cloth.
- The basement walls always feel damp in winter.
- You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door.
- Black mould on the bedroom wall is a sure sign of damp.
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What is "damp" in Chinese?
"damp" in Chinese is 湿, 濕度. damp means: Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
How do you pronounce 湿?
"damp" in Chinese is 湿, pronounced "shī".
How do you use "damp" in a sentence?
Example: "Wipe the counter with a damp cloth." In Chinese, "damp" is 湿, 濕度.
Are there other ways to say "damp" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "damp": 湿, 濕度.
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