Chinese

shuāyá
Meaning: to brush teeth
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

養成每天早晚刷牙的好習慣。
养成每天早晚刷牙的好习惯。
Develop the good habit of brushing your teeth every morning and evening.
他每天早晚都會認真刷牙工作,所以牙齒很健康。
He brushes his teeth carefully every morning and evening, so his teeth are very healthy.

Usage Notes

A common daily hygiene activity.

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