沉淀

chéndiàn

to settle

verbnounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 沈澱
Dictionary entry

to settle; to precipitate; to accumulate (experience)

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See it in sentences

水中的泥土慢慢沉淀。

Shuǐ zhōng de nítǔ màn màn chéndiàn.

English

The mud in the water slowly settles.

咖啡渣沉淀在杯子里。

Kāfēi zhā chéndiàn zài bēizi lǐ.

English

Coffee grounds settle at the bottom of the cup.

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