Chinese word

润

Pronunciation

Pinyinrùn

Meaning

  • verbmoisten

Example

这药可以润喉咙。zhè yào ké yǐ rùn hóu lóng

This medicine can moisten the throat.

Illustration for 润 (moisten)

More examples

冬季多喝水可以从内到外润肤。dōng jì duō hē shuǐ ké yǐ cóng nèi dào wài rùn fū

Drinking plenty of water in winter can moisturize the skin from the inside out.

Core concept

Adds moisture so something dry becomes supple and smooth, whether it is a throat, a surface, or writing.

Common phrases

  • 润肤rùn fū

    moisturize skin

  • 润湿rùn shī

    moisten

Similar words

润色rùn sè: Polishes writing or speech so that its expression becomes smoother and clearer.
滋润zī rùn: Supplies moisture or nourishment to skin, soil, or plants, helping them stay healthy.
润滑rùn huá: Reduces friction with oil or another liquid so that parts move smoothly.
滋养zī yǎng: Provides nourishment that supports the growth and health of the body or plants.

Definition in Chinese

给与水分使不干，恢复柔软；也可引申为使事物更完善或光滑。jí yǔ shuǐ fèn shǐ bú gàn huī fù róu ruǎn yě kě yǐn shēn wèi shǐ shì wù gèng wán shàn huò guāng huá

Word origin

The character 润 (rùn, "moisten") combines 水 (shuǐ, "water"), which points to moisture, with 闰 (rùn, "intercalary"), which provides the pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • The object often identifies the sense: a throat or skin points to physical care, while a text points to polishing, so context matters more than one fixed English equivalent.

Other meanings

  • moisturizeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 润泽rùn zémoistenverb
  • 润湿rùn shīwetverb
  • 润滑剂rùn huá jìlubricantnoun

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