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沾
zhān
Description
「沾」的意思是让东西碰到水、油或别的东西，让表面变湿或粘上一点。
"沾" means to let something touch water, oil, or other substances, making the surface wet or slightly sticky.
我们也常说「沾光」，意思是因为别人而得到好处。
We also often say "沾光", which means to benefit because of someone else.
Meanings
沾zhān
to moisten; to dip into liquid
他把面包沾了一点牛奶。
He dipped the bread slightly in the milk.
沾zhān
to be stained with; to have something stuck on
我的手上沾了油。
My hand got some oil on it.
沾zhān
to get involved with; to touch on
这件事我不想沾。
I don't want to get involved in this matter.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
沾 means to touch/stain lightly; 蘸 means deliberately dipping something into liquid.
- Etymology
water radical 氵 signals its connection to liquids and wetness.
In videos
“不介意我再沾第二次吧。”
“沾点他这个蘸酱吃一口啊”
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