Chinese
wūgòu
Meaning: dirt; filth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他用肥皂洗去手上的汙垢。
他用肥皂洗去手上的污垢。
He used soap to wash away the dirt on his hands.
這種洗滌劑能有效去除汙垢。
This detergent can effectively remove dirt.
她用刷子將衣服上的汙垢刷乾淨。
She used a brush to clean the dirt on the clothes.

Usage Notes

Refers to accumulated dirt or stains on bodies or objects.

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