澼 (pì) - To wash & to cleanse

澼Tone 4

pì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

澼 · pì

To wash;

to cleanse;

specifically refers to the action of rinsing or bleaching fabric.

To washto cleansespecifically refers to the action of rinsing or

Usage highlights

Wash clothesBleach and washBeat and rinseLaundry workerRinsing silk

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash
  • 涤— to cleanse, to wash away
  • 濯— to wash, to rinse

Antonyms

  • 污— to dirty, to stain
  • 染— to dye, to stain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She washed the clothes in the river (澼衣).
  • The fabric needs bleaching (漂澼).
  • Ancient laundry methods involved beating and rinsing (捶澼).

Collocations

  • Wash clothes(澼衣)
  • Bleach and wash(漂澼)
  • Beat and rinse(捶澼)
  • Laundry worker(澼絮者)
  • Rinsing silk(澼絖)

Idioms

  • Washing and rinsing silk(澼絖)
  • The laundry worker of Zhuangzi(庄子·澼絮者)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts like Zhuangzi, describing the work of laundry workers.
  • Historically associated with textile processing and fabric treatment methods.
  • Represents an ancient occupation and traditional cleaning techniques.

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