Chinese
xǐdí
Meaning: to wash; to cleanse
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

洗滌
洗
滌
洗涤
洗
涤

Example sentences

This garment can only be washed by hand.
購買衣服時,一定要看清楚洗滌標籤。
购买衣服时,一定要看清楚洗涤标签。
When buying clothes, be sure to check the laundry label carefully.

Usage Notes

Used for cleaning dirt or impurities, often implying a thorough process. Can be literal or figurative.

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