Definition
积淀 (jī diàn) means 'to accumulate over time' or 'accumulated deposits,' emphasizing a slow, deep buildup like sediment, often of culture, experience, or wisdom. It is more specific than 积累 (jī lěi), the general verb for accumulating anything. As a noun, it suggests a valuable legacy, distinct from 遗产 (yí chǎn), which refers to concrete inheritance or heritage.
verb
to accumulate over timeto build up (cultural heritage, experience, etc.)
noun
accumulated deposits(fig.) legacyaccumulated wisdom
Easily confused
- 祭奠jì diànsound-aliketo perform a memorial ceremony (for ancestors or the deceased); to offer sacrifices
Examples
- ，积淀。Jīngguò jǐ bǎi nián de chéndiàn, zhège dìqū jī diàn le dútè de yìshù fēnggé.After centuries of sedimentation, this region has accumulated a unique artistic style.
- 积淀。Zhè zhǒng shēnhòu de wénhuà jī diàn shì zǔxiān liú gěi wǒmen de cáifù.This profound cultural heritage is a treasure left to us by our ancestors.
- 积淀。Tā jǐ shí nián de gōngzuò jī diàn ràng tā chéngwéi hángyè de quánwēi.Decades of work experience have made him an authority in the industry.
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