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擦拭
cāshì
Description
擦拭的意思是用布或纸把东西上的水、灰尘弄干净。
The meaning of 擦拭 is to use a cloth or paper to clean water or dust off something.
我们常说擦拭桌子、擦拭窗户,让它们变得又亮又干净。
We often say 擦拭 the table or 擦拭 the window to make them bright and clean.
Meanings
擦拭cāshì
to wipe, to clean by rubbing
她用干布擦拭桌子。
She wiped the table with a dry cloth.
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Notes
- Etymology
擦 (to rub/wipe) + 拭 (to wipe), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
slightly more formal than plain 擦; common in writing and instructions.
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