This is the 5792nd most frequent Chinese word.

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"咸" means "salty."


Here, "咸" is used as an adjective describing the taste of the soup as being high in salinity.

这碗汤太咸了。

This bowl of soup is too salty.


In this sentence, "咸" is used in conjunction with "湿" to describe air, implying it carries salt, typically near coastal areas.

咸湿的空气让人感觉不舒服。

The salty and moist air makes one feel uncomfortable.


Here, "咸" is used in a literary sense, meaning "all" or "every," showing its flexible usage beyond denoting taste.

相关问题都咸宜讨论。

Related issues are all suitable for discussion.