沉淀

• Pinyin: chén diàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 沉 = 氵 (water) + 冘 (phonetic); 淀 = 氵 (water) + 定 (settle, phonetic)

Significado

Sedimentar(se); precipitar(se); sedimento; acumulación con el tiempo.

In chemistry, refers to particles settling to the bottom of a liquid. Figuratively used for the gradual accumulation and maturation of experience, culture, or emotions over time. Very common in both scientific and everyday contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 这种液体静置后会产生沉淀。
2. 这座城市有着深厚的历史文化沉淀。
3. 给自己一些时间沉淀情绪再做决定。

Guía de uso

Contexto: science, culture, personal growth

Tono: thoughtful

Correcto

• 经过时间的沉淀，他变得更加成熟了。(After the precipitation of time, he became more mature.)
• 让咖啡沉淀一下再喝。(Let the coffee settle before drinking.)

Incorrecto

• 沉淀这本书 (沉淀 is for liquids, emotions, or abstract accumulation — not for physical objects)

Origen e historia

Compound of 沉 (to sink) and 淀 (sediment, dregs). Originally a chemistry term that expanded to figurative use.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal