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沾染世俗
zhānrǎnshìsú
1. to be corrupted by the ways of the world (idiom)

Character Breakdown

沾
zhān
to moisten, to soak, to wet; to touch
HSK 6 8 丶
染
rǎn
dye; to catch; to infect; to be contagious
HSK 4 9 丶
世
shì
generation, era, age; world
HSK 3 5 丶
俗
sú
social customs; vulgar, unrefined
HSK 5 9 丶

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