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浸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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浸
jìn
to immerse
v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9564, Very Hard
浸
jìn
to soak
v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9564, Very Hard
浸
jìn
to steep
v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9564, Very Hard
浸
jìn
gradually
v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9564, Very Hard
浸
jìn
to dip, to immerse, to soak; to percolate, to steep
v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9564, Very Hard
jìn(jin4)jin T4
1to immerse
2to soak
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March 24, 2026
浸jìn(jin4)
The character 浸 (jìn) means to immerse or soak something in a liquid. It is commonly used in contexts involving cooking, such as soaking ingredients, as well as in metaphorical senses, like being immersed in study or a particular experience.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#9564DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese cooking, 浸 is commonly associated with marinating foods, a practice that highlights the importance of flavor in Chinese cuisine. Recipes often call for ingredients to be fully immersed in sauces or liquids for enhanced taste.
Memory tip
Imagine a sponge soaking in water, which visually represents the character 浸. The left part '氵' (water radical) hints at its liquid association, while the right part '侵' can be thought of as something being 'invaded' by water, making it fully immersed.
Meanings of 浸
jìn(jin4)
1to immerse
2to soak
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About 浸
浸Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9564Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
浸 (jìn) vs 泡 (pào) — use 浸 for a more thorough or prolonged soaking, while 泡 suggests a quicker or lighter immersion.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 浸 with similar verbs like 泡 (pào), which means to soak but often implies a shorter duration. 浸 is more formal and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. Watch for tone errors; 浸 has a falling tone (4th tone).
HSK Study Tips
Although 浸 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK 3 and 4 words like 泡 and 沉 (chén), meaning to sink. Focus on its usage in culinary contexts and metaphorical expressions to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners might incorrectly use 浸 when they mean to say 泡, such as saying '我浸茶' (wǒ jìn chá) instead of '我泡茶' (wǒ pào chá) for 'I soak the tea.' Remember, 浸 suggests a deeper or longer immersion.
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浸 = 氵 + 彐. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 浸
IDS Structure⿰氵⿳彐冖又
浸Full character
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氵shui3
left
彐ji4
top
冖mi4
middle
又you4
bottom
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Parts
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How to say to immerse in Chinese
“to immerse” in Chinese is浸jìn
The character 浸 (jìn) means to immerse or soak something in a liquid. It is commonly used in contexts involving cooking, such as soaking ingredients, as well as in metaphorical senses, like being immersed in study or a particular experience.
When to use 浸
Learners often confuse 浸 with similar verbs like 泡 (pào), which means to soak but often implies a shorter duration. 浸 is more formal and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. Watch for tone errors; 浸 has a falling tone (4th tone).
浸 or something close to it
浸 (jìn) vs 泡 (pào) — use 浸 for a more thorough or prolonged soaking, while 泡 suggests a quicker or lighter immersion.
What learners get wrong
Learners might incorrectly use 浸 when they mean to say 泡, such as saying '我浸茶' (wǒ jìn chá) instead of '我泡茶' (wǒ pào chá) for 'I soak the tea.' Remember, 浸 suggests a deeper or longer immersion.
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Grammar patterns of 浸
浸 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他的工作服已经被油____透，该洗洗了。
His work clothes, having become saturated with oil, had to be cleaned.
Example sentences for 浸 (10)
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他的工作服已经被油浸透，该洗洗了。
tā de gōngzuò fú yǐjīng bèi yóu jìn tòu， gāi xǐ xǐ le。
His work clothes, having become saturated with oil, had to be cleaned.
2
他一看到夏普浸满鲜血的制服，脸色顿时变得煞白。
tā yī kàndào xià pǔ jìn mǎn xiānxuè de zhìfú， liǎnsè dùnshí biàn de shā bái。
His face blanched as he looked at Sharpe's blood-drenched uniform.
3
她那被汗水浸透的衣服黏在身上。
tā nà bèi hànshuǐ jìn tòu de yīfu nián zài shēnshang。
