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

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dí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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滌 · 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 and purifyeliminate and removecleansing liquidlaundry detergentpurify the heart

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Wash the dishes (洗涤餐具).
  • Purify the soul (涤荡心灵).
  • Cleanse the mind of worries (涤除烦恼).
  • The rain cleansed the air (雨水涤清了空气).

Collocations

  • wash and cleanse(洗涤)
  • cleanse and purify(涤荡)
  • eliminate and remove(涤除)
  • cleansing liquid(涤液)
  • laundry detergent(涤纶)
  • purify the heart(涤心)

Idioms

  • Wash one's heart and革面(涤心革面)
  • Clean and renew(涤故更新)
  • Wash away the old to welcome the new(涤旧迎新)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted washing silk in water, representing purification.
  • Used in Buddhist and Daoist contexts for spiritual cleansing.
  • Associated with moral purification in Confucian thought.

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