涤 (dí) - to wash, to cleanse, to purify & to eliminate, to remove impurities

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dí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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涤 · dí

to wash, to cleanse, to purify;

to eliminate, to remove impurities

to wash, to cleanse, to purifyto eliminate, to remove impurities

Usage highlights

wash and cleansecleanse one's mindeliminate the old and bring forth the newwash away sinscleanse and purifywash away filth

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash
  • 清— to clear, to purify
  • 净— to clean, to purify

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The washing machine cleans clothes (洗涤衣物).
  • We need to purify our thoughts (涤荡思想).
  • He cleansed his mind of distractions (涤除杂念).
  • The heavy rain washed away the dust (涤荡尘埃).

Collocations

  • wash and cleanse(洗涤)
  • cleanse one's mind(涤心)
  • eliminate the old and bring forth the new(涤故更新)
  • wash away sins(涤罪)
  • cleanse and purify(涤净)
  • wash away filth(涤秽)

Idioms

  • Wash one's heart and renew one's face(涤心革面)
  • Wash away the old and welcome the new(涤故更新)
  • Clean the intestines and wash the stomach(涤肠洗胃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to washing silk or cloth in ancient times, later extended to spiritual purification.
  • In Confucian and Buddhist contexts, used metaphorically for cleansing the mind and eliminating impurities.
  • Associated with the concept of purification rituals in traditional Chinese culture.

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