浸湿 (jìn shī) — to soak (through), to become thoroughly wet
Definition
Means to make something thoroughly wet by soaking, not just wetting the surface. Emphasizes saturation (water penetrating through), often in 把/被 constructions when something is completely drenched.
verb
to soak (through)to become thoroughly wet
Examples
- 浸湿。Dà yǔ bǎ tā de yī fu dōu jìn shī le.The heavy rain soaked her clothes through.
- 浸湿。Máo jīn bèi shuǐ jìn shī hòu yào níng gān zài liàng.After the towel gets soaked, wring it dry before hanging it out.
- 浸湿。Dì shàng de zhǐ xiāng yǐ jīng bèi yǔ shuǐ jìn shī le.The cardboard box on the ground has already been soaked by the rain.
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