qián​yí

subtle transformation

  • created sense approved 潜移/潛移 · qián​yí · subtle transformation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    qián​yí

    subtle transformation

    To change or transform naturally and imperceptibly over time

    潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · secretly 移 (literal) → 移 · yí · to change

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  • created sense approved 潜移/潛移 · qián​yí · to creep — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    qián​yí

    to creep

    (of soil or rocks) To move slowly and continuously downhill under the force of gravity; to undergo a slow, nearly imperceptible geological movement.

    潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · secretly 移 (literal) → 移 · yí · to move

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  • created sense approved 潜移/潛移 · qián​yí · to move secretly — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    qián​yí

    to move secretly

    To move or shift location in secret or behind the scenes

    潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · secretly 移 (literal) → 移 · yí · to move

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  • created sense approved 潜移/潛移 · qián​yí · textual corruption — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    qián​yí

    textual corruption

    (of written characters) to change gradually or be miswritten through successive transcriptions

    潜 (literal) → 潜/潛 · qián · secretly 移 (literal) → 移 · yí · to change

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