Chinese

Meaning: to wash
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他在洗衣服。
He is washing clothes.
吃飯前要洗手。
Wash your hands before eating.
洗完熱水澡後,感覺全身都很舒服。
After taking a hot bath, my whole body feels very comfortable.
這件衣服洗了以後縮了很多。
This piece of clothing shrank a lot after washing.
他在廚房洗菜時,任由流水嘩啦啦地響著。
While he was washing vegetables in the kitchen, he let the running water make a splashing sound.

Usage Notes

Used for removing dirt with water or other solvents.

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