Chinese

shuā
Meaning: to brush; to scrub; brush
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

刷

Example sentences

Please brush the shoes clean.
請問這裡可以刷信用卡嗎?
请问这里可以刷信用卡吗?
Excuse me, can I use a credit card here?
她用刷子將衣服上的汙垢刷乾淨。
她用刷子将衣服上的污垢刷干净。
She used a brush to clean the dirt on the clothes.
進門時請刷磁卡。
进门时请刷磁卡。
Please swipe your magnetic card when entering.

Usage Notes

Action of cleaning or applying something with a brush.

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