濅 (jìn) - To soak, to immerse, to infiltrate gradually & also refers to irrigation in ancient texts.

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濅 · jìn

To soak, to immerse, to infiltrate gradually;

also refers to irrigation in ancient texts.

To soak, to immerse, to infiltrate graduallyalso refers to irrigation in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

To soak in waterGradual infiltrationAncient irrigationSoaking thoroughlyImmersion method

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cloth was soaked in water (濅在水中).
  • Gradual infiltration (濅润) can cause damage over time.
  • Ancient irrigation methods (濅灌) were used in agriculture.

Collocations

  • To soak in water(濅水)
  • Gradual infiltration(濅润)
  • Ancient irrigation(濅灌)
  • Soaking thoroughly(濅透)
  • Immersion method(濅法)

Idioms

  • Gradual influence(濅润之谮)
  • Soaked through and through(濅濅透透)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing gradual processes like water seepage or cultural influence.
  • Used in historical agricultural contexts referring to irrigation methods.
  • Represents the concept of gradual, persistent influence rather than sudden change.

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