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沉淀 (chén diàn): variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]; (chemistry) to settle; to precipitate; (chemistry) sediment; precipitate; (fig.) (of emotions, thoughts, experience etc) to settle and be absorbed over time; to take shape gradually (through reflection or maturation)

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HSK 7verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]; (chemistry) to settle; to precipitate; (chemistry) sediment; precipitate; (fig.) (of emotions, thoughts, experience etc) to settle and be absorbed over time; to take shape gradually (through reflection or maturation)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to precipitate
  • precipitate
  • (fig.) (of emotions
  • variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]
  • (chemistry) to settle
  • (chemistry) sediment

Chinese explanation

  • 液体中不容易溶解的物质慢慢沉到下面
  • 比喻平时积累下来的、不易改变的经验、感情或文化。

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HSK 5

to submerge

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Example sentences

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Every time he faces a setback, he gives himself a few days to let his emotions settle before making a decision.

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After ten years of accumulation, this company finally grew from a small workshop into an industry-leading enterprise.

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The red wine aged in oak barrels for several years, and its taste became mellower and smoother.

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The lake water is very clear; you can clearly see that the mud and sand have settled to the bottom.

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