淹
submerge; soak; vast; linger
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to submerge; to drown; to flood
literaryUsed to describe being covered or submerged by water.
He unfortunately drowned in the flood.
Continuous heavy rain flooded all the crops.
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The small boat was submerged by huge waves and disappeared.
The river rose sharply and submerged the houses along the bank.
That low-lying area gets flooded once every year.
verb
to soak; to irritate skin via perspiration
neutralDescribes the discomfort caused by sweat or other liquids soaking into the skin.
After exercising in summer, my armpits are irritated by sweat and feel uncomfortable.
The wound was soaked by rain and started to become inflamed.
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Wearing wet clothes for a long time made my skin itchy from soaking.
His foot was soaked by seawater and felt a bit stinging.
The child’s diaper was wet and not changed, so their buttocks turned red from soaking.
adjective
vast; extensive; broad
literaryA literary term used to describe something wide-ranging or profound.
This scholar’s knowledge is vast and admirable.
The content of the book is extensive, covering multiple academic fields.
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His knowledge is broad, and he can talk about local customs from various places.
This encyclopedia is vast and profound, suitable for research reference.
The old gentleman’s extensive knowledge benefits the younger generation greatly.
verb
to linger; to delay; to stay for long
literaryA literary term describing prolonged stay or delay.
He has important matters to attend to, so he can’t linger in the capital.
The boat encountered wind and lingered on the river for several days.
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She lingers in her hometown and is unwilling to leave.
Busy with official business, he lingered in another place for over half a month.
Time lingers on, and he is no longer young.