the state of being silent; absence of sound or speech

having a high physical weight; burdensome; massive

(bound form) solid matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid; precipitate

to settle and accumulate at the bottom of a liquid; to form a deposit

To be in a certain state of mind or atmosphere; to be deeply absorbed in something, such as memories or study.

to contemplate deeply; to meditate; to be lost in thought; deep contemplation

deep; profound; intense in degree, such as a feeling, thought, or the dead of night

to be engrossed in, addicted to, or deeply fascinated by something

steady, cool-headed, and composed; not nervous or easily flustered when facing a situation

steady, calm, and unflustered; having a staid or sedate character

completely quiet or still; silent; lacking any sound

Describes a heavy or oppressive atmosphere, weather, or environment that makes people feel bored or uncomfortable; dull; tedious

To ponder profoundly or be deep in thought; to hesitate and mutter to oneself while considering a decision

dejected; despondent; to sink into low spirits or suffer a loss of morale or willpower

(figurative) to lie dormant or undiscovered for a long time, such as natural resources or talent

Describing a voice or sound that is low-pitched, deep, or heavy.

to sink down in water; to submerge

to be very drunk; to become disoriented by alcohol

to sink; to settle; to cave in; refers to ground, buildings, or structures sinking downward

to sink into water; to founder

overcast or gloomy; used to describe dim light or dark, cloudy weather

peaceful and quiet; without a sound

To wallow in or become addicted to something bad, such as a vice or a habit; to be deeply engrossed or absorbed in a situation.

deeply grieved; in deep sorrow; feeling heavy and bitter anguish

To sink into a state of depravity, vice, or moral degradation

a sunken boat or ship

feeling very heavy to the touch or in weight

to sink into; to submerge in

to bob up and down; to sink and float on water

spiritless and stagnant; lacking energy or vitality; used to describe a dull atmosphere or a depressed state of mind

to remain silent and not say a word

to attack and sink a vessel, often with artillery or bombs

sediment; deposition; natural accumulation of rock fragments or biological remains moved and dropped by air, water, or ice

dazed; drowsy; groggy; in a state of semi-consciousness or a dazed stupor (as if in a dream or heavy sleep)

the resinous heartwood of the agarwood tree, used for incense and traditional medicine

habitually silent; uncommunicative; a person of few words

To sink down or submerge; to settle to the bottom.

to alternately float and sink; to drift in and out of view in water

low-spirited and depressed; melancholy

abbreviation for [[红细胞沉降率|紅細胞沉降率|hong2 xi4 bao1 chen2 jiang4 lu:4]]; the rate at which red blood cells in a sample settle over a period of time, used as a medical diagnostic test

To keep one's composure; to stay cool-headed and not let one's emotions take over

to wallow in; to be deeply immersed or engrossed in something; often used with a negative tone to describe being addicted to or lost in vices like drinking or pleasure

To cut off one's means of retreat and commit to a fight to the finish; lit. to break the cauldrons and sink the boats. Based on the historical account of General [[项羽|項羽|xiang4 yu3]] who destroyed his army's cooking vessels and ships after crossing a river to ensure they would fight to the death.

(of the ground or a building foundation) to sink or cave in

sediment; precipitate; dregs

describing weather or atmosphere as very dark, heavily cloudy, and overcast

Literally "a stone sinking into the great sea"; used to describe someone or something that has disappeared without a trace or a message that has received no reply.

To keep one's cool or stay calm, especially in tense or urgent situations; to maintain self-control

sediment; dregs; also used figuratively to describe the remains of corrupt or useless things from the past