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浸透
jìntòu
Description
"浸透"意思是水或液体慢慢进入东西里面。
"浸透" means water or liquid slowly entering something.
这个词也可以说想法或文化慢慢地被大家接受。
This word can also mean ideas or culture gradually being accepted by everyone.
Meanings
浸透jìntòu
to soak through; to permeate (liquid)
雨水浸透了我的鞋子。
The rain soaked through my shoes.
浸透jìntòu
to spread through and be widely accepted
这个想法已经浸透到每个人心里。
This idea has permeated everyone's mind.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
浸 (soak) + 透 (through/penetrate), together meaning liquid or ideas passing through.
- Nuance
浸透 and 渗透 overlap; 渗透 is more common for abstract/gradual infiltration.
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