even; uniform; moderate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
even and moderate (in size, thickness, or consistency)
informalCommonly used to describe the consistency of food (porridge, dough) or the evenness of physical objects (rope, wood). Often carries an approving tone implying something is 'just right'. Can take the 'er' suffix (匀溜儿) in spoken language.
Zhè这
wǎn碗
zhōu粥
áo熬
de得
yún匀
liu溜
，
bù不
xī稀
bù不
chóu稠
。
This bowl of porridge is cooked to just the right consistency—not too thin and not too thick.
Zhè这
gēn根
shéng绳
zi子
cū粗
xì细
yún匀
liu溜
，
zhèng正
hǎo好
yòng用
lái来
kǔn捆
shū书
。
This rope has a nice even thickness; it's perfect for tying up books.
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Huó和
de的
miàn面
yún匀
liu溜
，
chī吃
qǐ起
lái来
cái才
yǒu有
jiáo嚼
jìn劲
。
When the dough is kneaded to a smooth, even consistency, it has a nice chewy texture when eaten.
Zhè这
kuài块
mù木
tou头
bào刨
de得
yún匀
liur溜
mō儿
，
zhe摸
bù着
lā不
shǒu拉
手
。
This piece of wood is planed smooth and even; it won't give you splinters when you touch it.