gān

adjective
common

Meaning of 干涩

干涩 means dry and unsmooth; chapped; lacking moisture; hoarse; harsh; not mellow or smooth (of voice). Pronounced gān sè.

  • dry and unsmooth; chapped; lacking moisture
  • hoarse; harsh; not mellow or smooth (of voice)
  • stiff; forced; unnatural (of expression or movement)

Definitions & Examples

Dōng
tiān
fēng
 
zuǐ
chún
róng
biàn
de
gān
 

The wind is strong in winter, so lips easily become dry and chapped.

yǎn
jing
gān
 
néng
shì
kàn
diàn
nǎo
tài
jiǔ
le
 

His eyes are dry and irritated, probably from looking at the computer for too long.

Zhè
zhǒng
yòng
hòu
huì
gān
 

This body wash doesn't leave skin feeling dry and rough after use.