搱 (zhì) - To wipe, to rub & to clean or polish by rubbing.

搱Tone 4

zhì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

志

搱 · zhì

To wipe, to rub;

to clean or polish by rubbing.

To wipe, to rubto clean or polish by rubbing.

Usage highlights

Wipe cleanPolish furnitureWipe sweatRub handsClean surfaceScrub stains

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wiped the table clean (搱桌子).
  • She polished the silverware (搱银器).
  • Wipe away the dust (搱去灰尘).

Collocations

  • Wipe clean(搱干净)
  • Polish furniture(搱家具)
  • Wipe sweat(搱汗)
  • Rub hands(搱手)
  • Clean surface(搱表面)
  • Scrub stains(搱污渍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character represents the physical action of cleaning or polishing surfaces.
  • It depicts the manual labor involved in maintaining cleanliness and order.

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