Chinese

zhān
Meaning: to moisten; to be stained with; to touch; to benefit from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他的雙手沾滿了泥土。
他的双手沾满了泥土。
His hands were stained with mud.
弟弟剛吃完蛋糕,嘴脣還沾著不少奶油呢!
Younger brother just finished eating cake, and his lips are still covered with quite a bit of cream!
他的衣領上沾了一點咖啡漬。
There is a small coffee stain on his collar.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb meaning to get something on oneself, to moisten, or to benefit from a relationship.

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