created reference approved 染指 → 左传/左傳 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
染指 rǎnzhǐ
左传 / 左傳 zuǒzhuàn
see
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created sense approved 染指 · rǎnzhǐ · to dip a finger in — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
染指
rǎnzhǐ
to dip a finger in
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
染 (literal) → 染 · rǎn · to dye 指 (literal) → 指 · zhǐ · finger
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created sense approved 染指 · rǎnzhǐ · to meddle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
染指
rǎnzhǐ
to meddle
to participate in or interfere with something that is not one's business, such as international affairs or sports championships
染 (literal) → 染 · rǎn · to contract; to acquire 指 (literal) → 指 · zhǐ · to point; to refer to
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