zhy'e·n vt 1 to make [ ] very dirty, soil [ ] badly 2 [Fig] to sully [ ] by involving [ ] in dirty business• <>a zhye·n faqen to cover <> with shame
zhy'e|r III§ part < zhy'e·n IV§ adj (i) 1 badly soiled 2 [Fig] sullied by involvement in dirty business