沉
sink; submerge; deep; heavy
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to sink; to submerge (in water)
Used for objects going down in water or other liquids.
The stone sank into the sea.
The leaves slowly sank into the water.
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The ship began to sink after encountering an iceberg.
As the sun sets in the west, the stars sink below the horizon.
He threw the coin into the pond and watched it sink.
verb
to sink; to subside (of objects)
Used when objects or structures sink or subside into the ground.
Foundation subsidence caused cracks in the house.
The road surface subsided due to rainwater soaking.
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This old sofa sinks when sat on for a long time.
After the earthquake, parts of the ground subsided.
The wooden box was so heavy that it caused the floor to sink.
verb
to calm; to suppress; to lower (abstract things)
Used metaphorically with abstract concepts like emotions or expressions.
You need to calm down and review before the exam.
We need to stay calm when facing difficulties.
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When he heard the news, his face fell and he didn't say a word.
She tried to suppress the anger in her heart.
He took a deep breath, lowered his shoulders, and relaxed his body.
adjective
deep; profound; intense
Describes deep程度 or intensity of states, feelings, or actions.
He was沉醉 in the beautiful music.
She felt deep sorrow about this result.
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The child was sleeping soundly and wasn't woken up.
This painting contains profound emotions.
He fell into deep thought and didn't notice the people around him.
adjective
heavy; weighty
Describes physical weight of objects.
This box is full of books and is very heavy.
This stone is much heavier than it looks.
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He was carrying a heavy luggage bag.
This wooden table is very heavy and needs two people to move it.
She walked into the office抱着 a heavy stack of documents.
adjective
heavy; dull; uncomfortable feeling
Describes physical sensations of heaviness or discomfort.
He has a cold and feels a heavy sensation in his head.
After carrying luggage all day, my arms feel heavy.
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She felt her legs getting heavy and couldn't walk anymore.
After staying up late, your eyes feel heavy.
When he heard the bad news, his heart felt heavy.