niè
而不缁
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Meaning of 涅而不缁
涅而不缁 means a black mineral (historically used for dyeing); to dye black; to stain black. Pronounced niè.
- a black mineral (historically used for dyeing)
- to dye black; to stain black
- abbreviation for Nirvana (Nirvāṇa)
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
jiāng将
niè涅
yòng用
zuò作
hēi黑
sè色
rǎn染
liào料
。
In ancient times, niè was used as a black dye.