上蜡 (shǎng) — to wax (a surface), to apply wax
Definition
A separable verb meaning to apply wax to a surface (car, floor, furniture). Split it as 上…蜡 around a direct object or 了 (给地板上了蜡).
verb
to wax (a surface)to apply wax
Examples
- 。Tā xū yào gěi chē shǎng.He needs to wax the car.
- 。Tā gěi dì bǎn shàng le là.He waxed the floor.
- 上蜡。Měi yuè shǎng yí cì bǎo hù qī.Wax the protective coating once a month.
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