沁
seep; permeate; (dialect) lower head; immerse
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to seep in; to permeate; to exude
Often describes pleasant fragrances, liquids, or abstract feelings gradually spreading.
The scent of jasmine flowers is refreshing and pleasing.
After finishing his run, fine beads of sweat seeped out on his forehead.
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A coolness seeped up from the floor.
The aroma of tea permeated the entire room.
A faint melancholy permeates every line of this poem.
verb
to lower one's head; to droop
dialectA dialectal usage, often indicating a tired, dejected, or thoughtful posture.
He was tired and fell asleep with his head drooped on the table.
Don't walk with your head lowered; be careful not to bump into people.
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The child who did something wrong stood in the corner with his head hung low.
He kept his head lowered and didn't say a word, as if thinking about something.
She is too shy and always keeps her head lowered in front of others.
verb
to immerse in water; to put into water
dialectA dialectal usage, meaning to submerge something in a liquid.
Immerse the cucumber in ice water to make it crispier to eat.
The clothes are too dirty; soak them in the basin for a while first.
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In summer, I like to put watermelons in well water to cool them.
He put the scalding hot bowl into cool water to lower its temperature.
This medicinal herb needs to be soaked in water first before decocting.