Chinese

rǎn
Meaning: to dye; to catch (a disease); to stain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他因為穿得太少而染上了感冒。
他因为穿得太少而染上了感冒。
He caught a cold because he wore too little clothing.
夕陽西下時分,天空染成了一片美麗的橘紅色。
At sunset, the sky turned a beautiful orange.
傍晚的霞把天空染紅了。
The evening glow turned the sky red.
夕陽把天空染成了金色。
The setting sun dyed the sky golden.
夕陽將天空染成了一片橘紅。
The sunset dyed the sky orange-red.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical dyeing, catching a disease, or acquiring habits (often bad ones).

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