chén​xiàn

to subside

  • created sense approved 沉陷 · chén​xiàn · to subside — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉陷

    chén​xiàn

    to subside

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

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to subside 陷 (literal) → 陷 · xiàn · to sink

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  • created sense approved 沉陷 · chén​xiàn · to be immersed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉陷

    chén​xiàn

    to be immersed

    to be deeply involved or lost in something, such as difficult circumstances or deep thought

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to indulge 陷 (literal) → 陷 · xiàn · to sink

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  • created sense approved 沉陷 · chén​xiàn · to sink into — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    沉陷

    chén​xiàn

    to sink into

    to sink or get stuck in a substance like mud, sand, or a swamp

    沉 (literal) → 沉 · chén · to sink 陷 (literal) → 陷 · xiàn · to sink

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