漱 (shù) - To rinse, to gargle, to wash out the & to cleanse by flushing with water.

漱Tone 4

shù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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漱 · shù

To rinse, to gargle, to wash out the mouth;

to cleanse by flushing with water.

To rinse, to gargle, to wash out theto cleanse by flushing with water.

Usage highlights

Rinse mouthMouthwashRinse the inkstoneGargle with waterRinse and spitCleanse with flowing water

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash
  • 冲— to rinse, to flush
  • 涤— to cleanse, to wash

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Rinse your mouth after eating (漱口).
  • The dentist recommended salt water gargle (盐水漱口).
  • Ancient literati would rinse their inkstones (漱砚).
  • He gargled with mouthwash (用漱口水漱口).

Collocations

  • Rinse mouth(漱口)
  • Mouthwash(漱口水)
  • Rinse the inkstone(漱砚)
  • Gargle with water(用水漱喉)
  • Rinse and spit(漱吐)
  • Cleanse with flowing water(漱流)

Idioms

  • Rinsing stones in a stream(漱石枕流)
  • Living in seclusion by a stream(枕石漱流)
  • Rinsing with icy water(漱冰濯雪)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with ancient literati practices of maintaining purity and refinement.
  • The idiom '漱石枕流' represents lofty ideals and resilience despite adversity.
  • Connected to traditional Chinese medicine and hygiene practices involving oral cleansing.

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