Common Meanings
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yān淹
To submerge; to flood, as in water covering or immersing something.
突如其来的洪水淹没了村庄。
A sudden flood submerged the village.
Skin irritated or macerated by sweat.
夏天天气热，孩子腋下都被汗淹红了
In hot summer weather, the child's armpits became red from being soaked in sweat.
Extensive, profound, or widely knowledgeable, often in academic or literary fields.
他学识淹博，对各种文化都有深入研究。
He is extensively learned, with deep research into various cultures.
To stay for a long time; to linger; to be delayed or stranded.
他因工作，在此地淹留了数日
He stayed here for several days due to work.