Chinese

Meaning: to wipe; to rub; to scour
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

擦

Example sentences

Please wipe the table clean.
他擦掉額頭上的汗。
他擦掉额头上的汗。
He wiped the sweat off his forehead.
她在臉上擦了一些粉。
她在脸上擦了一些粉。
She applied some powder to her face.
她用一條乾淨的毛巾擦乾了臉。
她用一条干净的毛巾擦干了脸。
She used a clean towel to dry her face.
她從口袋裡拿出一條乾淨的手帕擦乾眼淚。
她从口袋里拿出一条干净的手帕擦干眼泪。
She took a clean handkerchief out of her pocket and wiped away her tears.
他擦掉額頭上的汗水,繼續低頭工作。
他擦掉额头上的汗水,继续低头工作。
He wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued working with his head down.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for cleaning surfaces or applying substances.

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