to invade a body and cause disease (of germs or a virus); to be infected; to contract a disease

pollution; contamination; to pollute or contaminate (physically or figuratively)

coloration or dye

to infect; to be contagious; (of a disease) to spread from one organism to another

infectious disease; contagious or communicable disease caused by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses

A thread-like structure found in the nucleus of animal and plant cells, composed of proteins and nucleic acids, that carries genetic information.

pollutant; contaminant

Damage to the natural environment caused by the production or discharge of harmful substances during human activity

To play up or embellish a description, often overstating the facts

an infected person; someone who has been infected by a disease

infectiousness; contagiousness; transmissibility; (of a disease, etc.) infectious; contagious

pollution of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, by industrial waste, sewage, or chemicals

dye; dyestuff; a substance used to add color to fibers or other materials

the power to move, inspire, or influence others through emotional impact (of a performance, image, message, etc.)

To catch a disease or acquire a bad habit.

source of pollution; the point of origin for harmful substances in the environment

the rate at which a disease spreads through a population; rate of infection

to print and dye patterns onto textiles

to be stained by or covered with a substance such as paint or oil

to dye or stain something red; to turn red

to take a share of something, usually an illegal or improper profit; based on a story from the [[左传|左傳|zuo3 zhuan4]] where a minister dipped his finger into a pot of soup he was forbidden from eating

to dye one's hair or use a tint or rinse

To have an illicit sexual relationship or romantic affair with someone.

the material that makes up chromosomes in cell nuclei; a stainable genetic material consisting of DNA and proteins

not tainted by even a speck of dust; spotlessly clean

to catch an illness; to get infected with a disease

To be naturally influenced by what one frequently sees and hears over a long period of time

A traditional folk dyeing technique using melted wax to draw patterns on fabric before immersion in dye

to soak something in liquid to dye it

to wash and dye clothing or fabrics

a large vat used for dyeing cloth

to bleach and dye textiles

A chromosome involved in determining the biological sex of an organism; for example, humans have X and Y sex chromosomes.

to apply dots of color or add details to a painting; to paint in a traditional style

to use a traditional Chinese dyeing technique where fabric is knotted or tied before immersion in dye

hair dye; rinse; tint; chemical preparation used for dyeing hair

Literally "to grow out of the mud unsullied"; describes someone who remains principled and incorruptible despite their surroundings, originally referring to the lotus flower.

to exert a gradual influence on someone's thoughts or habits, often used in a negative or corrupting context

a workshop where silk, cloth, or clothes are dyed; dyeworks

The process of dyeing and weaving fabrics; printing, dyeing, and textile production

The person, animal, or object that is infected with a disease and can spread it to others; includes patients and carriers of a disease.

without a speck of dust; immaculate

to emerge from the filth without being stained; keeping one's integrity and moral purity despite living in a corrupt environment

an area that has been polluted or affected by harmful substances; contaminated zone

to be gradually influenced or infected by something, such as habits or traditions; to be immersed in an environment

synthetic dyestuff or organic dye made from materials like coal tar and petroleum

To be infected with a venereal disease.

To pick up or be influenced by bad habits or negative hobbies through long-term exposure.

pollution caused by the release of excess heat from human activity or natural sources into the environment, which can lead to abnormal climate patterns