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擦
cā
Description
"擦"这个字的意思是用布或手在东西表面来回动，让它变干净或变亮。
The character "擦" means to move a cloth or hand back and forth on a surface to make it clean or shiny.
我们常说"擦桌子"、"擦汗"，也可以表示两个东西轻轻碰到一起。
We often say "擦桌子" (wipe the table) or "擦汗" (wipe sweat), and it can also mean two things lightly touching each other.
Meanings
擦cā
to wipe or rub clean
请你帮我擦一下桌子。
Please help me wipe the table.
擦cā
to apply (cream, oil) by rubbing
天冷了，我要擦点护手霜。
It's cold; I need to apply some hand cream.
擦cā
to brush against; scrape past
车子从我身边擦过去了。
The car brushed past me.
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Notes
- Nuance
擦 stresses wiping/rubbing a surface, while 洗 (xǐ) means washing with water.
- Usage
often takes 一下 or 干净 as complement, e.g. 擦干净 (wipe clean).
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