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渗透

HSK 7-9

shèntòu

penetrate; infiltrate; permeate; (fig.) infiltration

Explanation

to seep into; (of a product, idea etc) to penetrate (in a population); (of hostile forces) to infiltrate; (chemistry) osmosis

Examples

水分渗透进皮肤

The moisture penetrated the skin

思想渗透到每个人的心中

Thoughts permeated everyone's mind.