Kanji 沈: sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes
Key takeaways
Kanji 沈: sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 沈
sink, be submerged, subside, be depressed, aloes
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine something hesitating (冘) as it slowly sinks into the water (氵). As it sinks deep into the water, everything becomes quiet, which is why this kanji means both 'to sink' and 'to be silent.' It is used in words like 'sinking' (沈沒) and 'silence' (沈默).
