沉淀

chén diàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to settle
2. to precipitate (solid sediment out of a solution)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 沉淀物 chén diàn wù 沉淀物 chén diàn wù precipitate The resulting sediment or precipitate: precipitate

Synonyms

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• 沉积 chén jī 沉积 chén jī sediment In the context of gradual accumulation or settling of particles: sediment

Usage notes

Common mistakes

沉淀 is intransitive; you cannot 沉淀 something. Use 使...沉淀 to express causing something to settle.

Example Sentences

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让水 沉淀 一会儿再喝。

Let the water settle for a while before drinking.

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Words Containing 沉淀

• 沉淀物 沉淀物 chén diàn wù: precipitate

Child Words of 沉淀

• 沉 沉 chén: to submerge
• 淀 淀 diàn: shallow water