淀
precipitate; starch; shallow lake (place name)
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to precipitate; to settle out
formalCan refer to physical sedimentation or metaphorical process of settling.
Muddy water will precipitate silt after standing for a while.
Let the mixture stand to let impurities settle out.
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After standing all night, a layer of oil has precipitated at the bottom of the soup bowl.
His pent-up emotions slowly settled down and he became calm.
This chemical reaction will cause the solute in the solution to precipitate out.
noun
starch
informalAbbreviated usage of 淀粉, commonly seen in simplified contexts.
Sweet potato starch noodles are very chewy.
You can use corn starch to thicken the sauce when cooking.
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Potato starch has a delicate texture, suitable for making cold noodle rolls.
This kind of starch can be used to make handmade cold noodle rolls.
The starch used for thickening needs to be dissolved in cold water in advance.
noun
shallow lake (used in place names)
formalOnly used in specific Chinese place names, not a general term for lakes.
Chadian is a well-known town located in Tianjin.
Baiyangdian is one of the largest freshwater lake groups in Hebei Province.
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This small town is located by the shallow lake, with very beautiful scenery.
The Baiyangdian scenic area attracts a large number of tourists every year.
Chadian grapes are a characteristic local agricultural product in Tianjin.