搌 (zhǎn) - To wipe & to blot

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zhǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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搌 · zhǎn

To wipe;

to blot;

to absorb;

to spread out and wipe clean.

To wipeto blotto absorb

Usage highlights

Wipe cleanBlot inkWipe sweatSpread evenlyWipe the tableAbsorb oil

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 染— to dye, to stain
  • 污— to dirty, to stain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wipe the table clean (搌桌子).
  • Blot the ink with paper (用纸搌墨).
  • Spread ointment evenly (搌开药膏).

Collocations

  • Wipe clean(搌干净)
  • Blot ink(搌墨)
  • Wipe sweat(搌汗)
  • Spread evenly(搌匀)
  • Wipe the table(搌桌子)
  • Absorb oil(搌油)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with cleaning and maintenance in traditional Chinese household culture.
  • Used in contexts of ink absorption in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.

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