污
filth; dirty; corrupt; to stain
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
foul water; filth; dirt
Refers specifically to dirty water or filth in a physical sense.
Please use cleanser to clean this oil stain.
The sewer is filled with filth.
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The bloodstain on the ground has been wiped off.
The sewage discharged by the factory polluted the river.
He accidentally stepped his shoe into the mud.
adjective
dirty; filthy
Describes something that is not clean.
This piece of clothing is too dirty and needs washing.
Many coffee stains were left on the table.
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After the heavy rain, the road surface was very muddy.
The environment here is harsh and the air is foul.
The children played in the mud and got covered in dirt.
adjective
corrupt; dishonest
formalUsed to describe corrupt officials or dishonorable behavior.
Ancient novels often depict corrupt officials oppressing the common people.
He was arrested for embezzling public funds.
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We must purge corrupt elements from our ranks.
As a civil servant, one must be honest and have no corrupt behavior.
The common people loathe corrupt officials.
verb
to stain; to defile; to smear
Can mean physically making something dirty or metaphorically damaging reputation.
Do not stain the family's honor.
His words were an insult to others' character.
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Be careful not to let the ink stain the freshly written words.
Even when in adversity, do not let your soul be contaminated.
These rumors seriously damaged the company's image.