fine particles of earth or other matter that float in the air or settle on surfaces

airborne sand and dust

the world of mortals in Buddhist or Taoist thought; human society or worldly affairs

vacuum cleaner; dust collector; an electric appliance that uses suction to remove dust and dirt

dust; dirt; fine particles of earth

dust; airborne powder; solid particulate matter, especially that produced by industrial processes or burning

this mortal life or the mundane world as viewed in Buddhism and Daoism; the earthly world

smoke and dust; airborne soot or ash; (by extension) smog or air pollution

To clean away dust or to filter out particles from the air

To be covered in dust; to be laid idle or kept in storage for a long time.

dust; fine airborne particles; also written as [[尘土|塵土|chen2 tu3]]

(literary) windblown dust; the hardships and fatigue of travel; the hustle and bustle of a journey

to prevent dust from entering; to protect against dust contamination

dust floating in the air or settled on the surface of objects

chronic occupational lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of industrial dust, leading to coughing and difficulty breathing

lit. covered in dust; describes being exhausted and travel-worn from a long and arduous journey

literary word for the dust raised by moving people or vehicles; used to describe following in someone's footsteps or trailing in their wake

sandstorm or dust storm; a weather phenomenon where strong winds carry large amounts of sand and dirt through the air

Literally meaning to see only the dust from the rider ahead and have no hope of catching up; used to describe being so far behind that one cannot compete or that it is too late to act

the dust has settled; everything is sorted out or finalized after a period of uncertainty

not tainted by even a speck of dust; spotlessly clean

(idiom) describing rumors or opinions that are spreading rapidly and causing a tremendous clamor; to raise a stir

a tool used to brush away dust or drive away flies, usually made with a wooden handle and a bundle of horsetail hair, animal hair, or nylon strings

The bonds or connections to the secular world; worldly or carnal thoughts that prevent spiritual liberation. This is originally a Buddhist and Taoist concept.

the mundane or earthly world; often used in religious or literary contexts to distinguish the human realm from the spiritual world

The past; things that happened in the past; old memories. Often used in a literary or nostalgic sense when looking back.

(idiom) To see through the illusions of the material world, often leading to a decision to renounce society or become a monk or nun; to be disillusioned with the world after setbacks.

(literary) the clamor and disturbances of the secular world; the hustle and bustle of city life

fine particles that naturally settle on the ground from the atmosphere

particulate matter in the air that settles to the ground naturally, such as volcanic or nuclear fallout

Literary word for being covered in or stained by dust; also means to endure the hardships of travel.

To host a dinner or banquet for a guest who has arrived from a long distance; literally to wash off the dust of the journey.

The human world as opposed to a spiritual or recluse lifestyle; the mundane or mortal world

smoke and dust; a cloud of dust or mist

dust and sand; airborne grit

dust, dirt, and grime; filth

without a speck of dust; immaculate

(literary) the dust raised or collected on one's clothes during a long journey or military expedition

The fatigue and hardships experienced throughout a long journey; to be travel-worn or covered in the dust of the road.

A severe weather phenomenon where strong winds carry large amounts of dust, reducing visibility and turning the sky yellow; also refers to a dust devil.

mist or clouds containing dust and other suspended particles; smog; a thick cloud of dust

(literary) this mortal life; the world of human affairs; often used in religious or poetic contexts to contrast with the divine or spiritual realm

to raise dust; to blow up dust

a tiny speck of dust; extremely fine dust

floating dust or atmospheric particles; one of the main pollutants in the air

Fine particles of matter scattered throughout space that can form clouds and serve as the basic material for building stars and planets

radioactive dust or particles that settle in the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion; fallout

A device used to remove or collect dust and other particles from the air, such as a vacuum cleaner or industrial dust separator.