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晒
shài
Description
太阳很大的时候，我们说"晒"。
When the sun is very strong, we say "晒".
你可以把衣服放在外面"晒"干。
You can put clothes outside to "晒" dry.
Meanings
晒shài
to dry something in the sun
妈妈把衣服晒在阳台上。
Mom hangs the clothes on the balcony to dry.
晒shài
to bask; be exposed to sunlight
我们在海边晒太阳。
We sunbathe by the sea.
晒黑shài hēi
to get tanned by the sun
夏天我很容易晒黑。
I get sunburned easily in summer.
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Notes
- Etymology
晒 combines 日 (sun) with 西 (west), suggesting the sun's heat.
- Nuance
also used in slang 晒 meaning to show off online, e.g. 晒照片.
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