湿透

湿透 (shītòu) means 'soaked' or 'drenched,' describing something that is completely wet, often due to rain, water, or other liquid. It emphasizes a state of being thoroughly saturated, which distinguishes it from general terms like 'wet.'

The character 湿 (shī) means 'wet' or 'moist,' while 透 (tòu) means 'through' or 'completely.' Together, they convey the idea of being fully saturated or soaked through and through.

湿透 is commonly used in everyday situations, such as after getting caught in the rain or when clothes are completely wet. It can also be used metaphorically, though less frequently. The phrase is especially useful for describing physical states of saturation, making it a practical and expressive term in Chinese language learning.