Definition
打扫 (dǎ sǎo) means 'to clean' in a general sense — tidying up a room or space by sweeping, dusting, etc. It is broader than 扫 (sǎo), which focuses specifically on 'to sweep'. Use 打扫 when you mean overall cleaning, not just sweeping.
verb
to cleanto sweep
Examples
- 打扫。Wǒ měitiān dǎ sǎo jiàoshì.I clean the classroom every day.
- 打扫？Nǐ dǎ sǎo wán fángjiān le ma?Have you finished cleaning the room?
- 打扫。Qǐng bāng wǒ dǎ sǎo yíxià kètīng.Please help me clean the living room.
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