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污垢
wūgòu
Description
污垢是指东西上很脏的东西，比如手上或者衣服上的黑黑的脏东西。
"污垢" refers to very dirty stuff on things, like the black dirt on hands or clothes.
我们打扫的时候，就是要把这些污垢清理干净。
When we clean, we need to remove these "污垢" completely.
Meanings
污垢wūgòu
dirt, grime, filth on a surface
他的手上有很多污垢。
His hands are very dirty.
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Notes
- Etymology
污 means dirty/foul and 垢 means grime, together emphasizing accumulated dirt.
- Nuance
more formal and written than 脏东西; often used for grime that builds up over time.
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