Definition
染 (rǎn) means 'to dye' (hair/fabric), 'to catch/contract' (disease), or 'to acquire' (bad habits). Unlike 污染 (wū rǎn), which focuses on environmental or figurative pollution, 染 emphasizes a personal or physical process. Unlike 取得/获取 (neutral 'obtain'), 染 carries a negative connotation when used for habits or diseases.
verb
to dye (hair, fabric, etc.)to catch (a disease) or contractto acquire (bad habits) or be contaminated by
Examples
- 染。Tā bǎ tóufa rǎn chéng le hóngsè.She dyed her hair red.
- 。Tā bù xiǎoxīn rǎn shàng le liúgǎn.He accidentally caught the flu.
- 。Háizi róngyì rǎn shàng huài xíguàn.Children easily pick up bad habits.
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