淀 diàn marsh
marsh; swamp; sediment; to precipitate
How to remember 淀: 氵 water + 定 to decide = marsh. The water rises over their boots and the two hikers have to decide fast, because the map only says "marsh" from here on.
Component breakdown
淀 = 氵 water + 定 to decide
- 氵 water
- 定 to decide
- 宀 house
- 𤴓 upright
The water rises over their boots and the two hikers have to decide fast, because the map only says "marsh" from here on.
How it is used
- To settle/precipitate out - 沉淀 (chéndiàn), literal sediment settling, and figurative: knowledge/experience settling and maturing (沉淀下来 to settle/calm down).
- 积淀 (jīdiàn) means accumulated deposits (of culture). 淀粉 (diànfěn) is starch.