脏
zāngadjective★Beginner
general
Dirty or unclean, often referring to physical filth or moral impurity.
他的手很脏，需要洗干净。
His hands are dirty and need to be washed clean.
她觉得这个笑话很脏。
She thought the joke was dirty.
💡
Can refer to both physical dirtiness and moral impurity.
Collocations
脏话dirty words脏衣服dirty clothes脏钱dirty money
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
脏得像猪phrase
as dirty as a pig
脏得一塌糊涂phrase
a complete mess
💡Pro Tip
Physical vs. Moral
脏 can refer to both physical dirtiness and moral impurity, so context is important.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context to determine whether 脏 refers to physical or moral uncleanliness.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese *dzang, meaning 'dirty' or 'unclean'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe physical dirtiness or moral impurity, depending on context.
Word Breakdown
脏
dirty
root汉英词典