干裂 (gān) — to crack (from dryness), to be chapped

Definition

干裂 (gānliè) means to crack or split from dryness — a verb of state, typically used about lips, skin, soil, or wood. Similar to English 'to chap' or 'to crack open', caused by losing moisture.

verb

to crack (from dryness)to be chapped

Examples

干裂。
Dōng tiān wǒ de zuǐ chún róng yì gān.
In winter my lips easily get chapped.
，。
Tǔ dì gān dé liè le, hěn jiǔ méi xià yǔ le.
The ground cracked from dryness; it hasn't rained for a long time.
干裂。
Zhè zhǒng mù tou shài jiǔ le huì gān.
This type of wood will crack if left in the sun too long.

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