洗洗 (xǐ) — to wash (a bit, casually; verb reduplication)
Definition
Verb reduplication of 洗 meaning 'to wash (a bit, casually)' — softens the verb into a light, brief action. Pinyin stays xǐxi; the second syllable is unstressed.
verb
to wash (a bit, casually; verb reduplication)
Examples
- ，洗洗。Nǐ shǒu zāng le, kuài qù xǐ.Your hands are dirty, go wash them quickly.
- 洗洗。Zhè jiàn yī fu xū yào xǐ zài chuān.This piece of clothing needs a wash before wearing it again.
- 洗洗。Tā měi tiān dōu yào bǎ chē xǐ yí biàn.He washes his car over once every day.
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