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.