fu1 cou3枯燥
Jyutpingfu1 cou3
Yalefū chou
Definition
Dry, dull, and uninteresting; unable to arouse interest.
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How it's used
Focuses on the lack of stimulation or excitement in a task, routine, or piece of writing. While it describes something boring, it carries a slightly more formal or descriptive weight than just saying 悶. It is frequently used to critique academic subjects, repetitive work, or long-winded speeches.
Examples
This job is so dull every day, it's really boring.
Do you find the content of this book dry and dull?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 悶, but 悶 is a general feeling of boredom or being bored, whereas 枯燥 specifically describes the inherent quality of an object or situation that causes that boredom.
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Grammar guides
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