jim5染
Jyutpingjim5
Yaleyíhm
Definition
To dye, as in coloring fabric or hair by soaking it in dye.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the process of changing the color of hair or fabric through chemical treatment. It is frequently used in the context of hair salons, where it is often paired with the word 髮 to specify the object being colored. Unlike general verbs for painting or coloring, this implies a deeper, more permanent saturation of the material.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 畫, which refers to drawing or painting on a surface. Remember that 染 involves soaking or saturating the material in a dye, whereas 畫 is about applying marks or images to the surface.
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