漽 (tí) - To wash & to cleanse

漽Tone 2

tí ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

漽 · tí

To wash;

to cleanse;

to rub;

to scrub;

also refers to the sound of water flowing.

To washto cleanseto rub

Usage highlights

Wash vegetablesFlowing water soundScrub floorClean handsRinse mouthWash clothes

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He washed the vegetables (漽菜).
  • The sound of the flowing stream was pleasant (流水漽漽).
  • She scrubbed the floor clean (漽地板).

Collocations

  • Wash vegetables(漽菜)
  • Flowing water sound(漽漽)
  • Scrub floor(漽地)
  • Clean hands(漽手)
  • Rinse mouth(漽口)
  • Wash clothes(漽衣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 漽 is a relatively rare character in modern Chinese usage.
  • The character contains the water radical (氵), indicating its connection to washing and water-related activities.
  • It can represent both the action of cleaning and the sound of flowing water.

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