染

rǎn

Dictionary entry

to dye

What does 染 mean?

染 (rǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to dye

2to catch (a disease)

3to acquire (bad habits etc)

4to contaminate

5to add color washes to a painting

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染rǎnto dye · to catch (a disease)

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How to pronounce 染

染

rǎn

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