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晾
liàng
Description
洗完衣服以后，我们把它晾在外面，让太阳和风把水弄干。
After washing clothes, we hang them outside to let the sun and wind dry the water.
这个字常常和衣服、被子一起用。
This character is often used together with clothes and quilts.
Meanings
晾liàng
to dry something by hanging it in air or sun
妈妈把湿衣服晾在阳台上。
Mom hung the wet clothes on the balcony.
晾干liànggān
to air-dry until completely dry
这件衬衫还没晾干。
This shirt isn't dry yet.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
晾 means drying in air or shade; 晒 emphasizes drying under strong sunlight.
- Usage
often followed by a place, e.g. 晾在外面, 晾在绳子上.
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