jiàn xīdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to thin out gradually / to become fainter and fainter
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Original source entry:

漸稀 渐稀 [jian4 xi1] /to thin out gradually/to become fainter and fainter/

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Other forms in these source records: 漸稀

  • 渐
    jiān

    to imbue

    jiàn

    gradual / gradually

  • 稀
    xī

    sparse / scattered / rare / uncommon / diluted / thin / watery / (bound form) sth liquid or of thin consistency (as in 綠豆稀|绿豆稀[lu : 4 dou4 xi1] "sweet mung bean soup") / (bound form) totally / extremely (used with negative attributes, as in 稀糟[xī zāo] "utterly ruined")

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