渗入 (shèn rù) — to permeate; to seep into
Definition
Literary/formal verb meaning 'to permeate, seep into' — used for liquids and for abstract things like ideas or influence gradually spreading inward. Pairs with abstract subjects (思想, 文化) more naturally than everyday 进去.
verb
to permeateto seep into
Examples
- 渗入。Yǔ shuǐ shèn rù tǔ rǎng.Rainwater seeps into the soil.
- 渗入。Zhè zhǒng sī xiǎng yǐ jīng shèn rù shè huì de gè gè jiǎo luò.This ideology has permeated every corner of society.
- 渗入。Xīn de wén huà yuán sù zhú jiàn shèn rù chuán tǒng shēng huó.New cultural elements gradually permeate traditional life.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.