滲 (shèn) - To permeate & to seep

滲Tone 4

shèn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

滲 · shèn

To permeate;

to seep;

to infiltrate;

to ooze;

to leak through.

To permeateto seepto infiltrate

Usage highlights

Seep throughSeepagePermeateOoze outWater seepageSeepage prevention

Synonyms

  • 透— to penetrate; to pass through
  • 浸— to soak; to immerse
  • 漏— to leak; to seep out

Antonyms

  • 堵— to block; to stop up
  • 封— to seal; to close

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Water seeps through the cracks (水从裂缝中渗出来).
  • The dye penetrates the fabric (染料渗入织物).
  • Moisture permeates the wall (湿气渗入墙壁).
  • Blood oozes from the wound (血从伤口渗出).

Collocations

  • Seep through(渗透)
  • Seepage(渗漏)
  • Permeate(渗入)
  • Ooze out(渗出)
  • Water seepage(渗水)
  • Seepage prevention(防渗)

Idioms

  • Penetrate deeply into the bones(渗入骨髓)
  • Seep into the heart and lungs(渗入心肺)
  • Water seeps through every crack(无孔不入的渗透)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in technical contexts like construction (waterproofing) and medicine (fluid dynamics).
  • Carries connotations of gradual, often imperceptible movement or influence.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, describes the movement of qi or pathological factors through tissues.

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