澱 (diàn) - Sediment, dregs, precipitate & to settle, to deposit

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Sediment, dregs, precipitate;

to settle, to deposit;

refers to sediment that settles at the bottom of liquid.

Sediment, dregs, precipitateto settle, to depositrefers to sediment that settles at the bottom

Usage highlights

StarchSedimentRiver sedimentSediment depositPrecipitateSettle out

Synonyms

  • 沉— to sink, to settle
  • 積— to accumulate, to gather
  • 淤— silt, sediment

Antonyms

  • 浮— to float, to drift
  • 揚— to raise, to lift up
  • 升— to rise, to ascend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river sediment is rich in nutrients (河澱).
  • Starch sediment is used in cooking (澱粉).
  • The lake bottom has thick sediment deposits (沉澱物).
  • Let the muddy water settle (讓渾水澱清).

Collocations

  • Starch(澱粉)
  • Sediment(沉澱)
  • River sediment(河澱)
  • Sediment deposit(澱積)
  • Precipitate(澱澱)
  • Settle out(澱下來)

Idioms

  • Let the dust settle(塵埃落定)
  • Settle down and concentrate(沉心靜氣)
  • Accumulated over time(日積月累)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with sedimentation processes in rivers and lakes, important in agricultural contexts for fertile soil.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, starch sediment (澱粉) has been used for various purposes.
  • The character reflects the concept of accumulation and foundation-building over time.

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