chén​qián

to submerge

  • created sense approved 沉潜/沉潛 · chén​qián · to submerge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉潜 / 沉潛

    chén​qián

    to submerge

    To sink or stay under water

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to sink 潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · to dive

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  • created sense approved 沉潜/沉潛 · chén​qián · to immerse oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉潜 / 沉潛

    chén​qián

    to immerse oneself

    To concentrate one's energies or immerse oneself in a specific field of study or work.

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · deeply 潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · attentively

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  • created sense approved 沉潜/沉潛 · chén​qián · reserved — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉潜 / 沉潛

    chén​qián

    reserved

    Quiet and self-possessed; reserved or impenetrable in character.

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · deep 潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · hidden

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  • created sense approved 沉潜/沉潛 · chén​qián · to lie low — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉潜 / 沉潛

    chén​qián

    to lie low

    To keep a low profile or hide to avoid notice or stay out of the limelight

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to lower 潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · hidden

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