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沾 (zhān) vs 蘸 (zhàn): Use 蘸 when specifically referring to dipping an object into a liquid, while 沾 can imply a more general action of getting something on a surface.
This verb is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but learners should be mindful of the tone when speaking, as it can change meaning. Common collocations include '蘸水' (dip in water) and '蘸酱' (dip in sauce). Avoid confusing it with similar verbs that have different meanings.
Though 蘸 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to other HSK words related to actions, such as 吃 (chī - to eat) and 写 (xiě - to write). Students should focus on the context of usage and practice sentences that involve dipping actions.
Learners often confuse 蘸 with 沾 (zhān), which also means to dip but can imply a lighter touch. For example, saying '我沾酱' (Wǒ zhān jiàng) instead of '我蘸酱' (Wǒ zhàn jiàng) may convey a different sense of dipping.
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Etymology of 蘸
To perform a rite 醮 again (like a perennial 艹)
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How to say to dip (in ink, sauce, etc); to remarry in Chinese
“to dip (in ink, sauce, etc); to remarry” in Chinese is蘸
The verb 蘸 (zhàn) means to dip something into a liquid, such as ink or sauce. It is commonly used in contexts involving writing or eating, where one might dip a brush into ink or food into a condiment. The nuance of the word can also extend to the act of remarrying, particularly after a divorce.
When to use 蘸
This verb is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but learners should be mindful of the tone when speaking, as it can change meaning. Common collocations include '蘸水' (dip in water) and '蘸酱' (dip in sauce). Avoid confusing it with similar verbs that have different meanings.
蘸 or something close to it
沾 (zhān) vs 蘸 (zhàn): Use 蘸 when specifically referring to dipping an object into a liquid, while 沾 can imply a more general action of getting something on a surface.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蘸 with 沾 (zhān), which also means to dip but can imply a lighter touch. For example, saying '我沾酱' (Wǒ zhān jiàng) instead of '我蘸酱' (Wǒ zhàn jiàng) may convey a different sense of dipping.
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Grammar patterns of 蘸
蘸 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 2 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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在一只盆里放上水，轻轻地用____湿的海绵擦拭你的面部及身体。
Fill a bowl with water and gently sponge your face and body.
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You can say '我喜欢蘸酱吃饺子' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhàn jiàng chī jiǎozi) meaning 'I like to dip dumplings in sauce.'
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