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沉澱

简沉淀 · 繁沉澱

Mandarin · pinyin chén diàn

(chemistry) to settle; to precipitate
(chemistry) sediment; precipitate
(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: chén · sink, submerge; addicted to
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淀: diàn · shallow water, swamp; swampy

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2–4 · chen2 dian4

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