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dampen in Chinese

dampen in Chinese is 弄湿 — dampen means to make something slightly wet.

dampen in Chinese

弄湿
verb
Pronounced: nòng shī
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.

What does "dampen" mean?

  1. verb To make something slightly wet.
    "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles."
  2. verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.
    "Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip."

dampen in a sentence

  • Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles.
  • Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip.
  • The disappointing sales figures dampened investor confidence.

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What is "dampen" in Chinese?

"dampen" in Chinese is 弄湿. dampen means: To make something slightly wet.

How do you pronounce 弄湿?

"dampen" in Chinese is 弄湿, pronounced "nòng shī".

How do you use "dampen" in a sentence?

Example: "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles." In Chinese, "dampen" is 弄湿.

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