(of semi-liquids like porridge, paste, or eggs) to become thin or watery; to lose consistency

(colloquial) to thin a paste or semi-liquid by adding water; to dilute, such as when thinning sesame paste or glue

(literary) used in ancient geographical names to refer to the seaside or a branch of the sea, specifically in the ancient name for the Bohai Sea 勃澥 bó​xiè