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HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to seep
  2. 2. to ooze
  3. 3. to horrify

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Stroke order

11 strokes

Usage notes

Collocations

渗 usually refers to liquids seeping through small openings or pores, often with 进 (seep into) or 出 (seep out).

Common mistakes

Do not use 渗 for deliberate pouring or flowing; it implies slow, often unwanted, seepage.

Example Sentences

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雨水从屋顶 了进来。
Rainwater seeped in from the roof.

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