滗 (bì) - To drain & to strain

滗Tone 4

bì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

滗 · bì

To drain;

to strain;

to pour off liquid while retaining solids.

To drainto strainto pour off liquid while retaining solids.

Usage highlights

Drain waterStrain teaPour off liquidDrain the noodlesStrain the medicine

Synonyms

  • 滤— to filter
  • 沥— to drip; to drain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Drain the water from the noodles (把面条的水滗掉).
  • Strain the tea leaves (滗掉茶叶).
  • Pour off the excess oil (把多余的油滗出来).

Collocations

  • Drain water(滗水)
  • Strain tea(滗茶)
  • Pour off liquid(滗出液体)
  • Drain the noodles(滗面条)
  • Strain the medicine(滗药)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in culinary contexts for food preparation techniques.
  • Frequently appears in traditional Chinese medicine preparation for straining herbal decoctions.

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