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Definition
A dye vat, or figuratively, a corrupting environment.
- a large vat used for holding dye
- figurativea corrupting environment that influences people for the worse
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a container for dyeing fabric, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a corrupt or morally compromising environment. It implies that anyone who enters such a place will inevitably be tainted by the negative influences found within, much like fabric absorbing color from a vat. This figurative usage is common in discussions about social circles or workplaces that exert strong peer pressure.
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The water inside this dye vat is very dark.
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Common phrases
fall into a dye vat
the corrupting influence of society
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
