sam3 jap6滲入渗入
Jyutpingsam3 jap6
Yalesam yahp
Definition
To seep, permeate, or filter into.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Focuses on the slow, often unwanted movement of liquids through porous materials like fabric, paper, or concrete. It carries a sense of gradual penetration that is difficult to stop once it begins. Use this when describing structural damage or stains rather than simply pouring or spilling.
Examples
The rainwater has seeped into the wall.
Has the ink permeated the paper yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to seep into the ground
to seep into the wall
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general mixing or blending of abstract concepts, as it specifically requires a physical medium like a liquid or gas moving through a solid.
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Grammar guides
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