潮
tide; damp; trend; Chaozhou
Meanings
6 senses · 26 examplesnoun
tide; tidal water
Refers to the regular rise and fall of ocean water, or the water itself during this process.
At high tide in the morning, the beach is crowded with tourists watching the tide.
After the tide went out, we found many shells on the sand beach.
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Huge waves from the storm surge crashed onto the coastal embankment.
The 18th day of the 8th lunar month is the best day to watch the Qiantang River tide.
During high tide, the water level at the port rises noticeably.
noun
tidal-like trend; upsurge
Used to describe abstract things that rise and fall in volume or intensity.
Before the Spring Festival, the shopping spree online reached its peak.
After watching this movie, my emotions lingered for a long time.
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A new upsurge in learning traditional Chinese culture has recently emerged.
A cold wave is coming, and most parts of northern China will see a sharp temperature drop.
His thoughts surged like a tide, all kinds of memories flooding into his mind.
adjective
damp; humid
Describes an environment or object that contains excess moisture.
During the rainy season in southern China, rooms are always very damp.
These old books have been stored in the basement for too long, they have become damp and moldy.
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Shady closets are prone to moisture, so you should take clothes out to air regularly.
After the rainy season, the walls became damp with mottled water stains.
This fabric has strong moisture absorption, so you won't feel damp when wearing it.
adjective
inferior quality; low skill
dialectUsed exclusively in southern Chinese dialects, mostly referring to low quality or poor skill level.
The low-purity silver jewelry sold in this shop fades easily.
His car repair skills are very poor, he couldn't fix it after three tries.
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This low-quality gold jewelry will lose its luster after a short time of wearing.
The chef said my cooking skills are still quite poor and need more practice.
The low-quality electronic products produced by this factory often break down.
proper noun
Chaozhou (Guangdong province)
Used to refer to Chaozhou city in Guangdong province and its associated culture.
Chao opera is a traditional opera genre in Chaozhou, Guangdong province.
This Chaozhou embroidery screen has exquisite craftsmanship and is very valuable.
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My favorite Chaozhou dishes are oyster omelet and fish ball soup.
Chaozhou embroidery is an important branch of Yue embroidery, one of China's four famous embroidery styles.
Chaozhou gongfu tea is an important part of Chinese tea culture.
noun
surname Chao
A common Chinese surname originating from Chaozhou area.
Mr. Chao is our new colleague.