沁
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Meaning: to seep
💡 Water (氵) seeps into the heart (心) – refreshment that soaks through.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 沁 (qìn), we find its radical 氵 (water) combining with 心 (heart), suggesting water seeping into the heart. This character vividly describes a slow, penetrating flow, like water soaking through soil or a fragrance gently infusing the air. In Chinese culture, 沁 often evokes a refreshing, subtle sensation, as in the idiom 沁人心脾 (qìn rén xīn pí) meaning 'refreshing the heart and mind'.
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