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浸淫
jìnyín
Description
这个词的意思是长时间地接触或沉浸在某件事里，慢慢受到影响。
This word means to be exposed to or immersed in something for a long time, gradually being influenced.
我们常说一个人浸淫在艺术或工作中很多年。
We often say a person has 浸淫 in art or work for many years.
Meanings
浸淫jìnyín
to immerse oneself in something over a long time
他浸淫音乐多年，技术很好。
He has been immersed in music for many years and is very skilled.
浸淫jìnyín
to spread or seep in gradually
这种思想慢慢浸淫到社会里。
This ideology gradually permeates into society.
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Notes
- Etymology
浸 means 'soak' and 淫 means 'excessive/prolonged', together implying deep, long immersion.
- Nuance
more formal and literary than 沉浸; often used of skills gained over many years.
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