méng​chén

to be covered in dust

蒙尘 蒙塵 méng​chén
to be covered in dust
Literary word for being covered in or stained by dust; also means to endure the hardships of travel.
to flee into exile
(Literary) used to describe an emperor or monarch who is forced to flee the capital due to war or political unrest, or is taken prisoner

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