蘸 (zhàn) - To dip in — to immerse briefly in

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zhàn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘸 · zhàn

To dip in — to immerse briefly in liquid (such as ink, sauce, or dye) before use or consumption.

To dip in — to immerse briefly in

Usage highlights

Dip in sauceDip in vinegarDip in inkDip a brushDipping materialDipping water

Synonyms

  • 沾— to moisten, to touch lightly
  • 浸— to soak, to immerse

Antonyms

  • 擦— to wipe, to rub
  • 抹— to smear, to apply

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dip the brush in ink (蘸墨).
  • Eating dumplings with dipping sauce (蘸酱吃饺子).
  • Dip the pen in ink before writing (写字前先蘸笔).
  • The artist dipped his brush and began to paint (画家蘸了蘸画笔开始作画).

Collocations

  • Dip in sauce(蘸酱)
  • Dip in vinegar(蘸醋)
  • Dip in ink(蘸墨)
  • Dip a brush(蘸笔)
  • Dipping material(蘸料)
  • Dipping water(蘸水)

Idioms

  • Big dip and heavy colors(大蘸重彩)
  • Dip the waves and beat the water(蘸浪击水)
  • Dip the tip of the brush and write(蘸毫而书)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly associated with Chinese calligraphy, where brushes are dipped in ink.
  • Important in Chinese culinary culture for dipping foods in sauces.
  • The character's complex structure reflects the careful, deliberate action of dipping.

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