积淀

jī diàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. deposits accumulated over long periods
2. fig. valuable experience, accumulated wisdom

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 沉淀 chén diàn 沉淀 chén diàn to settle 沉积下来的物质，也可指积累: to settle
• 底蕴 dǐ yùn 底蕴 dǐ yùn inside information 内心蕴藏的才智、见识，由积淀形成: inside information

Synonyms

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• 积累 jī lěi 积累 jī lěi to accumulate 长时间累积的知识、经验等: to accumulate
• 积蓄 jī xù 积蓄 jī xù to save; to put aside 积累的力量、钱财等: to save; to put aside

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 文化 (culture) or 智慧 (wisdom) to mean deep accumulation over time.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 沉积 (chénjī) which refers to physical sediment; 积淀 is mainly for intangible accumulation.

Example Sentences

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多年学习 积淀 下来的知识很有用。

The knowledge accumulated over many years of study is very useful.

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Child Words of 积淀

• 积 积 jī: to amass
• 淀 淀 diàn: shallow water