熏 染

xūn rǎndictionary entry

to exert a gradual influence / to nurture / a corrupting influence

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Original source entry:

熏染熏染 [xun1 ran3] /to exert a gradual influence/to nurture/a corrupting influence/

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熏
xūn
to smoke / to fumigate / to assail the nostrils / to perfume / fragrance / warm / to educate
染
rǎn
to dye / to catch (a disease) / to acquire (bad habits etc) / to contaminate / to add color washes to a painting

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