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海绵
hǎimián
Description
海绵很软，可以吸很多水，所以我们常用它来洗碗或者洗澡。
海绵 is very soft and can absorb a lot of water, so we often use it to wash dishes or take a bath.
Meanings
海绵hǎimián
sponge (for cleaning or absorbing water)
我用海绵把桌子擦干净了。
I wiped the table clean with a sponge.
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Notes
- Etymology
海 (sea) + 绵 (soft/cotton-like), literally "sea-cotton," referring to the sea animal.
- Nuance
refers to both the sea creature and the soft cleaning product made from similar material.
In videos
“哎，这个海绵阿汤啊，”
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