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March 24, 2026
浃(浹)jiā(jia1)
The character 浃 (jiā) means to saturate or drench, referring to something being completely soaked with liquid. It is often used in contexts related to water or moisture, such as describing wet weather or soaked clothing. The nuance lies in the degree of wetness, implying thoroughness or excess moisture.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the pronunciation of 浃 as [jia2] can be more common, reflecting regional dialect differences. This character may appear in discussions about heavy rains during the monsoon season, which are significant in Taiwanese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'giant' (sounds like 'jiā') sponge that is so saturated with water that it can hardly hold any more. The character 浃 has the radical 氵 (water), which reinforces the idea of something being thoroughly soaked.
Meanings of 浃
jiā(jia1)
1to saturate, to drench; wet, damp
2soaked
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About 浃
浃Simplified
浹Traditional
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氵Radical
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AI Study Notes for 浃
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'giant' (sounds like 'jiā') sponge that is so saturated with water that it can hardly hold any more. The character 浃 has the radical 氵 (water), which reinforces the idea of something being thoroughly soaked.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 浃 with similar characters that imply a lesser degree of wetness, like 湿 (shī), which means damp. 浃 is more emphatically wet. It is more commonly used in written Chinese than in everyday conversation, so context matters.
HSK Study Tips
Although 浃 is not part of the official HSK levels, it is a good example of advanced vocabulary related to the topic of weather and environmental conditions. Students should also familiarize themselves with related terms for water and moisture to build a comprehensive vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Taiwan, the pronunciation of 浃 as [jia2] can be more common, reflecting regional dialect differences. This character may appear in discussions about heavy rains during the monsoon season, which are significant in Taiwanese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浃 with 湿 (shī), mistakenly using 湿 when they mean to express complete saturation. For example, saying '衣服湿了' (yīfú shī le) instead of '衣服浃湿了' (yīfú jiā shī le) would not convey the same intensity of wetness.
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Cultural Notes for 浃
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In Taiwan, the pronunciation of 浃 as [jia2] can be more common, reflecting regional dialect differences. This character may appear in discussions about heavy rains during the monsoon season, which are significant in Taiwanese culture.
Word Family of 浃
Words Containing This Character3
汗流浃背drenched in sweat汗流浹背
浃jiāsoaked浹
沦肌浃髓moved to the core淪肌浹髓
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浃
You can say '雨下得很大，衣服都浃湿了' which means 'It rained heavily, and my clothes got soaked.'
It's more frequently used in written contexts, such as literature or weather reports, rather than in casual speech.
While both mean wet, 浃 implies a deeper saturation than 湿, which usually indicates a lighter dampness.
