挸 (jiǎn) - to wipe & to clean

挸Tone 3

jiǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

挸 · jiǎn

to wipe;

to clean;

to rub;

to dust off

to wipeto cleanto rub

Usage highlights

Wipe cleanDust offWipe the tableClean furnitureRub the surfaceWipe away dust

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 弄脏— to dirty; to soil
  • 污染— to pollute; to contaminate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wipe the table clean(挸桌子)
  • Clean the dust off the furniture(挸家具上的灰尘)
  • Rub the surface to make it shine(挸表面使其发亮)

Collocations

  • Wipe clean(挸干净)
  • Dust off(挸掉)
  • Wipe the table(挸桌子)
  • Clean furniture(挸家具)
  • Rub the surface(挸表面)
  • Wipe away dust(挸去灰尘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts or specific dialects
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the component 見, suggesting the action of using hands to make something visible or clean

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