(literary) Buddhist monks and Daoist priests; named after the black robes worn by monks and the yellow caps worn by priests

Literally meaning that something truly white will not be turned black even by dye; describes a person of integrity who remains untarnished despite being in a corrupt or bad environment

To shave one's head and put on the black robes of a monk or nun; to leave home and take religious vows.

(literary) black dust; figuratively refers to the filth and confusion of the secular world

(literary) Buddhist monks; the clergy. Derived from the tradition of monks wearing black robes, as [[缁|緇|zi1]] means black.

(literary) Buddhist monks and laypeople; literally black and white, referring to the black robes worn by monks and the white clothing of the laity

(literary) Black garments worn by government officials or courtiers on formal occasions in ancient times.

(literary) the Buddhist community; a Buddhist temple. Derived from the tradition of Buddhist monks wearing black robes.