沉淀

Traditional: 沈澱

chén diàn

Dictionary entry

variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]

What does 沉淀 mean?

沉淀 (chén diàn) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1variant of 沉澱|沉淀[chen2 dian4]

2(chemistry) to settle; to precipitate

3(chemistry) sediment; precipitate

4(fig.) (of emotions, thoughts, experience etc) to settle and be absorbed over time; to take shape gradually (through reflection or maturation)

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沉chénvariant of 沉[chen2]淀diàn(bound form) shallow lake (usu. in place names)

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