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Character · NounTraditional洕

sediment; precipitate; traces

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

sediment; precipitate; dregs that settle at the bottom of a liquid

literary

A rare literary term referring to the sediment or dregs that settle at the bottom of wine, water, or other liquids. Almost exclusively found in classical texts.

Hú壶
zhōng中
jiǔ酒
yìn洕
 ，
bù不
yí宜
zài再
yǐn饮
 。

There is sediment in the pot of wine; it is not suitable to drink further.

Shuǐ水
dǐ底
yǒu有
yìn洕
 ，
qīng清
chè澈
kě可
jiàn见
 。

There is sediment at the bottom of the water, yet it is clear enough to see.

2.

noun

trace; mark; vestige left by sediment

literary

Refers to the marks, traces, or impressions left behind by sediment or dregs; can be used metaphorically for any lingering trace or mark.

Gǔ古
qì器
shàng上
de的
shuǐ水
yìn洕
 ，
jiàn见
zhèng证
le了
suì岁
yuè月
de的
liú流
shì逝
 。

The water marks (sediment traces) on the ancient vessel bear witness to the passage of time.

Shí石
shàng上
yìn洕
hén痕
 ，
rú如
yǔ雨
diǎn点
bān斑
bó驳
 。

The sediment marks on the stone were mottled like raindrops.