1. Dip in water: In cooking and food culture, "dip in water" usually refers to dipping food into or contacting with pre-prepared liquid seasoning for a short time, so that a layer of sauce is adsorbed on the surface of food. This method can increase the taste level and flavor of food, such as Sichuan hot pot dipped in sesame sauce, Yunnan crossing the bridge rice noodles and so on. In painting, calligraphy and other fields, "dipping in water" means that bristles are gently immersed in water or ink to absorb a proper amount of water or color.

2. Getting wet: In daily life, when it comes to "getting wet", it mostly describes an object's simple action of getting wet with water, such as wetting the surface with hands or objects, or accidentally wetting the water with clothes. In some specific contexts, "touching the water" also means slightly participating in or involving a certain field or affairs. When derogatory, the implication is not deep and has a bad influence.