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滴 is a phono-semantic compound used as both a noun for a single drop of liquid and a verb meaning to drip. Its semantic component is 水 (shuǐ), appearing as the three-drop water radical 氵 on the left, which ties the character to water or fluids. The phonetic component on the right is 啇 (dí), providing its pronunciation. The character conveys the physical action of liquid falling in small, separate drops. It consistently describes the dripping of rain, sweat, tears, or other fluids, and also functions as a measure word for small, discrete quantities of liquid dispensed one drop at a time.
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水滴滴在石头上。
雨水从屋檐滴下。
请滴几滴眼药水。
他听到时钟的滴答声。
她的眼泪一滴一滴地落下。
这种滴灌技术非常节水。
医生仔细分析着每一滴血液样本。
这个实验要求试剂的剂量精确到每一滴。