洅 (zài) - To soak, immerse, or saturate & also used in classical texts to describe repeated

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洅 · zài

To soak, immerse, or saturate;

also used in classical texts to describe repeated washing or cleansing.

To soak, immerse, or saturatealso used in classical texts to describe repeated

Usage highlights

To soak thoroughlyRitual immersionRepeated cleansingTo saturate with liquidImmersion processThorough washing

Synonyms

  • 浸— to soak, immerse
  • 泡— to soak, steep
  • 渍— to soak, macerate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric needs to be soaked thoroughly (洅洗).
  • Ancient texts mention ritual purification through immersion (洅礼).
  • Repeated washing removes stubborn stains (洅涤).

Collocations

  • To soak thoroughly(洅洗)
  • Ritual immersion(洅礼)
  • Repeated cleansing(洅涤)
  • To saturate with liquid(洅润)
  • Immersion process(洅浸)
  • Thorough washing(洅濯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ritual purification practices.
  • Used in historical contexts for textile processing and dyeing techniques.

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