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沉淀

沉澱
chén diànHSK 7

沉淀 (chén diàn) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto form a sediment

    • EX
      把水放在瓶子里静置几天，杂质就会沉淀下去。

      If the water is left standing in a bottle for a few days, the impurities will settle to the bottom.

    • EX
      泥沙在河底沉淀，形成了厚厚的一层。

      Silt settles on the riverbed, forming a thick layer.

2

noun 名

  1. Englishsediment; accumulation

    • EX
      杯子底部有一些黑色的沉淀，喝前最好摇一摇。

      There is some black sediment at the bottom of the cup. It is best to shake it before drinking.

    • EX
      读书能让我们积累知识，那是文化在我们心灵留下的沉淀。

      Reading helps us accumulate knowledge, which gradually settles into a deeper cultural foundation within us.