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The character "浸" structurally combines the water radical (氵) with a phonetic component to form a meaning related to liquid immersion, originating from the specific action of soaking in water. Its early usage centered on this sense of physical saturation, but over time the meaning extended to include more abstract notions of gradual permeation or steeping. The character's form has consistently featured these same components, with the water radical providing semantic clarity and the right-hand element contributing to its pronunciation.
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衣服浸湿了。
他把手浸在温水里。
雨水浸透了土壤。
浸泡豆子需要很长时间。
他的衣服被汗水浸湿了。
科学家用溶液浸没样本。
这种文化逐渐浸入我们的生活。
长期浸染在艺术氛围中，她的审美提高了。