Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
冲
chōng
Description
“冲”是一个很常用的动词，可以表示水很快地流过，也可以表示人快速地跑向某个方向。
"冲" is a very common verb that can mean water flowing quickly or a person rushing in a certain direction.
我们平时也用它来说用热水泡东西，比如冲茶或者冲咖啡。
We also use it to talk about using hot water to soak things, like making tea or coffee with "冲".
Meanings
冲chōng
to rush; to dash forward
他冲进了教室。
He rushed into the classroom.
冲chōng
to rinse; to flush with water
请冲一下马桶。
Please flush the toilet.
冲chōng
to make a drink by adding hot water
我给你冲一杯茶。
I'll make you a cup of tea.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
冲 often implies fast, forceful movement or water action; 跑 is neutral running.
- Etymology
original meaning relates to water pouring; extended to rushing and flushing.
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