Chinese

táo
Meaning: to wash; to sift; to scour; to find (in a second-hand market)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

媽媽在煮飯前會先仔細地淘米,確保米飯乾淨衛生。
妈妈在煮饭前会先仔细地淘米,确保米饭干净卫生。
Mom carefully washes the rice before cooking to ensure it's clean and hygienic.

Usage Notes

Primary meaning is to rinse with water to remove impurities. Also used for scouring or hunting for treasures.

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