澥
thin out; Bohai Sea
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to become thin and runny; to thin out
Intransitive. Describes the natural process where thick substances (porridge, paste, glue) become watery or runny.
The porridge has thinned out and doesn't taste good anymore.
The paste has become too runny to stick the couplets.
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This glue will thin out if left for too long.
verb
to thin by adding water; to dilute
dialectTransitive use. A dialectal usage (marked as 方 in the source) where one actively adds water to make a substance less viscous.
The paste is too thick; add some water to thin it out.
This pigment is too concentrated; it needs to be diluted before use.
noun
Bohai Sea (ancient name)
archaicArchaic geographical term. Used in classical texts to refer to the Bohai Sea. Modern usage is limited to the fixed term 渤澥.
In ancient times, the Bohai Sea was called Bohxie.
The Records of the Grand Historian documents the geographical location of Bohxie.