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The character '渍' originates from its traditional form '漬', which is structurally composed of the water radical '氵' paired with the component '責', the latter primarily providing phonetic guidance while subtly reinforcing notions of liquid penetration or accumulation. Its core etymological sense has long been associated with the act of soaking, steeping, or pickling, as seen in contexts like food preservation. From this foundational meaning, the character's application broadened to describe the visible traces or marks left by liquids, such as ink stains or grease spots, representing a natural shift in reference from the process of saturation to its residual effects. This dual semantic range, encompassing both the action and its tangible aftermath, reflects the character's evolution in usage while maintaining its intrinsic connection to water-based phenomena.
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这件衬衫有汗渍。
她用柠檬去除污渍。
洪水过后，墙上留下了水渍。
这些酱菜是精心腌渍的。
酸渍的黄瓜非常开胃。
这块布料经过了防渍处理。
电池漏液把设备内部都渍坏了。
古代工匠利用植物染料浸渍丝帛。