In this swirling mortal world, who can remain untouched?
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红尘 is a Buddhist concept referring to the illusory, transient world of human desires and suffering. It's widely used in classical Chinese literature and poetry, and remains common in modern songs and TV dramas set in historical periods.
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Literal: 红 (red) + 尘 (dust) = red dust. In ancient China, the red dust kicked up by busy city streets symbolized the hustle and chaos of worldly life.
