烘干

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Meaning and Usage

"烘干" means to dry something by heating or baking, commonly used for drying clothes or food. It implies using warm air or heat to remove moisture.

Common Contexts

You often see "烘干" in household contexts, especially referring to drying clothes with a dryer or in the sun. It can also apply to drying food items like nuts or fruits.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 烘干衣服: drying clothes, the most frequent collocation.
  • 烘干: dryer machine, a common household appliance.
  • 快速烘干: quick drying, emphasizing speed.

Usage Notes

"烘干" specifically involves heat or warm air, distinguishing it from natural air drying (). It is more formal and technical than simply saying "". Avoid confusing it with "" alone, which can mean dry but not necessarily by heating.

Example Sentences

I put the clothes out in the sun to dry.

This machine can quickly dry clothes.

The dryer is broken, the clothes are still wet.