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March 24, 2026
浹jiā(jia1)
The character 浹 (jiā) refers to the action of saturating or drenching something with water or another liquid. It is commonly used in contexts where something becomes thoroughly wet or damp, such as clothing after rain or soil after irrigation. This character carries a sense of complete saturation, as opposed to merely being wet.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese agriculture, the concept of saturating soil with water is essential, especially in rice cultivation. The character 浹 reflects the importance of water management in traditional farming practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'jiā'-zzling river pouring over a bridge, drenching everything in its path. The water is so abundant that it saturates the ground and makes everything damp. The character 浹 visually resembles flowing water, connecting to its meaning of saturation and wetness.
Meanings of 浹
jiā(jia1)
1to saturate, to drench; wet, damp
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
浸 (jìn) refers to soaking something in a liquid, emphasizing the act of submerging, while 浹 (jiā) emphasizes saturation or drenching.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'jiā'-zzling river pouring over a bridge, drenching everything in its path. The water is so abundant that it saturates the ground and makes everything damp. The character 浹 visually resembles flowing water, connecting to its meaning of saturation and wetness.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 浹 with similar-sounding characters that convey different meanings. This word is generally used in informal contexts, especially when describing the state of objects or environments. Common collocations include 浹湿 (drenched) and 浹透 (soaked through).
HSK Study Tips
Although 浹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 words like 湿 (wet) and 水 (water). Students should focus on recognizing the character in context, particularly in descriptions of weather or states of objects.
Cultural Note
In Chinese agriculture, the concept of saturating soil with water is essential, especially in rice cultivation. The character 浹 reflects the importance of water management in traditional farming practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浹 with 湿 (wet), leading to sentences like '这件衣服是浹' (This piece of clothing is drenched), which is incorrect. The correct phrasing should convey the action, such as '这件衣服被雨浹了' (This piece of clothing was drenched by the rain).
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Cultural Notes for 浹
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In Chinese agriculture, the concept of saturating soil with water is essential, especially in rice cultivation. The character 浹 reflects the importance of water management in traditional farming practices.
Word Family of 浹
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 浹
You can say '这件衣服被雨浹了' (This piece of clothing was drenched by the rain).
It's not the most common term, but it can be used when discussing heavy rain or soaked items.
You might use 湿 (wet) or 淋 (to drench) in similar contexts.
