拭 (shì) - to wipe & to scrub

拭Tone 4

shì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

拭 · shì

to wipe;

to scrub;

to clean by rubbing.

to wipeto scrubto clean by rubbing.

Usage highlights

Wipe cleanWipe away tearsWipe the tableWipe the eyesWipe sweatWipe the lens

Synonyms

  • 擦— to wipe; to rub
  • 抹— to wipe; to smear

Antonyms

  • 污— to stain; to soil
  • 染— to dye; to contaminate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wipe the table clean (拭桌子).
  • Wipe away tears (拭泪).
  • Clean the lens (拭镜).
  • Wipe the sweat (拭汗).

Collocations

  • Wipe clean(拭净)
  • Wipe away tears(拭泪)
  • Wipe the table(拭桌)
  • Wipe the eyes(拭目)
  • Wipe sweat(拭汗)
  • Wipe the lens(拭镜)

Idioms

  • Wait and see(拭目以待)
  • Wipe one's eyes and wait(拭目而待)
  • Wipe away tears and gaze into the distance(拭泪远眺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in the idiom 拭目以待, expressing anticipation for a future event.
  • Historically used in contexts of cleaning and preparation, implying readiness.

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