扫 (sǎo) — to sweep
Definition
扫 (sǎo) means 'to sweep' and is almost always paired with an object (扫地, 扫房间). 打扫 is the more common everyday phrase 'to clean up'; 扫 alone is the verb root used in compounds and with 了/一下.
verb
to sweep
Examples
- 扫。Mā ma zhèng zài sǎo chú fáng.Mom is sweeping the kitchen.
- 扫。Wǒ sǎo wán wò shì le.I've finished sweeping the bedroom.
- 扫？Nǐ néng bāng wǒ sǎo yí xià yáng tái ma?Can you help me sweep the balcony?
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