寖 (jìn) - To soak, immerse, permeate & gradually, little by little

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jìn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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寖 · jìn

To soak, immerse, permeate;

gradually, little by little;

to advance or progress slowly.

To soak, immerse, permeategradually, little by littleto advance or progress slowly.

Usage highlights

Gradually soakSlowly permeateLittle by littleImmerse and dyeGradual influenceSlow advance

Synonyms

  • 浸— to soak, immerse
  • 渗— to permeate, seep
  • 渐— gradually, little by little

Antonyms

  • 突— sudden, abrupt
  • 急— urgent, rapid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water gradually soaked into the soil (水寖入土壤).
  • His influence slowly permeated the organization (他的影响力寖入组织).
  • The custom spread little by little (习俗寖广).
  • The dye immersed the fabric completely (染料寖染布料).

Collocations

  • Gradually soak(寖润)
  • Slowly permeate(寖入)
  • Little by little(寖广)
  • Immerse and dye(寖染)
  • Gradual influence(寖渍)
  • Slow advance(寖进)

Idioms

  • Gradual influence and transformation(寖润之谮)
  • Soaked through and dyed deep(寖染日久)
  • Advancing gradually(寖昌寖炽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe subtle, gradual processes of influence or change.
  • Often appears in historical texts describing the slow spread of customs, ideas, or influences.
  • The character carries connotations of patience and natural progression rather than sudden change.

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