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沉淀

沉澱
chéndiàn
verb HSK 7 #33,183

Meanings

  1. 1 to settle (sediment)
  2. 2 to precipitate
  3. 3 to accumulate over time
  4. 4 sediment

Examples

让杂质沉淀到底部。
Ràng zázhì chéndiàn dào dǐbù.
Let the impurities settle to the bottom.
这座城市有深厚的文化沉淀。
Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu shēnhòu de wénhuà chéndiàn.
This city has deep cultural accumulation.

Tips

usage
沉淀 is used both literally (chemistry/physics) and figuratively. The figurative meaning implies slow maturation through time and reflection.

Stroke Order

沉 chén
淀 diàn