Search the dictionary A Chinese word or character, or English Draw a character Search 2 entries. kànpòhóngchén 看破红尘 to see through the illusions of the material world (often a precursor to becoming a Buddhist monk or nun) kànpòhóngchén 看破紅塵 to see through the illusions of the material world (often a precursor to becoming a Buddhist monk or nun)