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干
gān, gàn
Description
“干”有很多意思。读gān的时候，常常表示没有水，很干；读gàn的时候，常常表示做事情或者工作。
"干" has many meanings. When pronounced gān, it often means dry without water; when pronounced gàn, it often means to do things or work.
Meanings
干gàn
to do; to work
你今天想干什么？
What do you want to do today?
干gān
dry; without water
我的衣服还没干。
My clothes aren't dry yet.
干gàn
trunk; main part
这棵树的树干很粗。
The trunk of this tree is very thick.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
read gān for 'dry' and gàn for 'to do/work'.
- Nuance
干 (gàn) is more casual than 做 for 'to do'.
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