积淀

Traditional form:

積澱

Pinyin (reading):

jīdiàn

Definitions:

• deposits accumulated over long periods
• fig. valuable experience, accumulated wisdom

Characters:

• 积 - to store up, to amass, to accumulate
• 淀 - marsh, swamp; sediment; to precipitate

Traditional characters:

• 積 - to store up, to amass, to accumulate
• 澱 - marsh, swamp; sediment; to precipitate