滋润

• Pinyin: zī rùn
• Hanzi breakdown: 滋 = 氵 + 兹 (nourish); 润 = 氵 + 闰 (moist)

Meaning

Moist; nourishing; comfortable. To moisten or enrich, or a state of being well-nourished.

As a verb, means to moisten, nourish, or enrich. As an adjective, describes a comfortable, well-off, or fulfilling life. Very common in skincare and beauty contexts, but also used metaphorically for life quality.

Examples

1. 这款面霜能有效滋润肌肤。 This face cream effectively moisturizes your skin.
2. 雨水滋润着干旱的土地。 Rain nourishes the parched land.
3. 退休后他过得很滋润。 After retiring, he's been living very comfortably.

Usage Guide

Context: beauty, lifestyle, agriculture

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 冬天要注意给皮肤补水滋润。(In winter, pay attention to hydrating and moisturizing the skin.)
• 他的小日子过得挺滋润的。(His life is quite comfortable and fulfilling.)

Don't Say

• 滋润地工作 — use 舒适地 or 顺利地 for work; 滋润 is for life quality or physical moistening

Origin & History

滋 (nourish, grow) + 润 (moist, smooth)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal