gān​sè

dry and rough

干涩 乾澀 gān​sè
dry and rough adjective
Dry and rough or parched; lacking moisture, such as skin or eyes
hoarse
Hoarse or raspy sounding; lacking a smooth or mellow quality
dull
Dull or uninspired, particularly in writing style or performance; lacking flow and grace
stiff
Stiff or forced, especially regarding facial expressions or physical movements

Frequency

Movie subtitles
0.240 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
1.15 per million

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