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漬

简渍 · 繁漬

Mandarin · pinyin zì

to soak
to be stained
stain
floodwater

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渍: zì · soak, steep; dye; stains; sodden

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4 · zi4

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zi3 · zi6 · zik1

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to steep; to soak
to be soiled; to be stained
stain

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