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About

"沉淀" is formed by combining the character "沉", meaning to sink or settle, with "淀", meaning sediment or precipitate; together they create a compound word that literally denotes the process where particles sink and form a sediment, or the act of precipitation in a chemical context.

Word Definition - 沉淀

chén diàn variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chén diàn]; (chemistry) to settle; to precipitate; (chemistry) sediment; precipitate; (fig.) (of emotions, thoughts, experience etc) to settle and be absorbed over time; to take shape gradually (through reflection or maturation)

Individual Character Details

沉 chén, chén
淀 diàn, diàn