Definitions

qìn to seep; to percolate

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "沁" incorporates the water radical (氵) and the component "心" in its structure, reflecting an etymological origin associated with liquid seepage into materials. Its early meanings centered on physical permeation or soaking, and over time the semantic range expanded to include abstract infusion, such as scents or emotions penetrating one's awareness. This shift in usage occurred while the character's compositional elements remained consistent.

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茶香入心田。

Chá xiāng qìn rù xīntián.

The fragrance of tea permeates the heart.

汗水出了他的额头。

Hànshuǐ qìn chūle tā de étóu.

Sweat oozed from his forehead.

凉风人,非常舒服。

Liángfēng qìn rén, fēichāng shūfu.

The cool breeze is refreshing, very comfortable.

花香满了整个房间。

Huā xiāng qìn mǎnle zhěnggè fángjiān.

The floral fragrance filled the entire room.

她的歌声入听众的灵魂。

Tā de gēshēng qìn rù tīngzhòng de línghún.

Her singing voice seeps into the listeners' souls.

泪水湿了他的衣衫。

Lèishuǐ qìn shīle tā de yīshān.

Tears soaked his clothes.

这种饮料凉解渴,适合夏天。

Zhè zhǒng yǐnliào qìn liáng jiěkě, shìhé xiàtiān.

This drink is cool and thirst-quenching, suitable for summer.

他的话语中透着深刻的智慧。

Tā de huàyǔ zhōng qìn tòuzhe shēnkè de zhìhuì.

His words are permeated with profound wisdom.