摡 (gài) - To wash & to cleanse

摡Tone 4

gài ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

摡 · gài

To wash;

to cleanse;

to irrigate;

to pour water;

to reach;

to extend to.

To washto cleanseto irrigate

Usage highlights

Irrigate fieldsWash vegetablesPour waterReach everywhereCleanse thoroughlyExtend to

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash
  • 灌— to irrigate
  • 浇— to pour water
  • 及— to reach

Antonyms

  • 污— to dirty, to pollute
  • 干— dry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer irrigated the fields (摡田).
  • She washed the vegetables thoroughly (摡菜).
  • The river water reaches all parts of the valley (河水摡及山谷各处).
  • He poured water to clean the courtyard (摡水清洗庭院).

Collocations

  • Irrigate fields(摡田)
  • Wash vegetables(摡菜)
  • Pour water(摡水)
  • Reach everywhere(摡及)
  • Cleanse thoroughly(摡洗)
  • Extend to(摡至)

Idioms

  • Irrigate fields and wash vegetables(摡田洗菜)
  • Reaching everywhere and extending to all(摡及摡至)
  • Pour water to cleanse(摡水涤除)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural and cleaning activities.
  • It carries connotations of purification and extension, both physically and metaphorically.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains importance in historical and literary contexts.

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