染
dye; infect; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 13 examplesverb
to dye; to color with dye
Can be used for both literal fabric dyeing and metaphorical visual effects.
Mom dyed the white cloth blue.
This factory specializes in dyeing cloth.
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The setting sunset dyed the western sky red.
She dyed her nails with paint.
This plant can be used to dye yellow.
verb
to infect; to contract; to be exposed to
Can refer to physical illness or negative habits/qualities.
This flu spreads easily among crowds.
He accidentally contracted COVID-19.
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Young people should not develop the bad habit of gambling.
His room is spotlessly clean, not a speck of dust.
This bacteria can infect the human body through wounds.
noun
surname Ran
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Ran is a new colleague at our company.
The surname Ran originated from the ancient Chinese Ji surname.
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My neighbor's surname is Ran, everyone calls him Uncle Ran.