擦拭 (cā shì) — to wipe (clean), to wipe away

Definition

擦拭 (cā shì) is a formal/literary verb meaning 'to wipe clean,' more elevated than the everyday 擦. Often used in writing, signage, or careful/delicate wiping.

verb
to wipe (clean)to wipe away

Examples

  • 擦拭
    Qǐng bǎ zhuō zi cā shì gān jìng.
    Please wipe the table clean.
  • Tā bǎ hēi bǎn cā shì le yí biàn.
    He wiped the blackboard once.
  • 擦拭
    Tā yòng bù cā shì le zhuō shàng de shuǐ.
    She used a cloth to wipe up the water on the table.

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