刷

shuā

to brush; to scrub

Dictionary entry

a brush; to paint; to daub; to brush; to scrub

Watch it being written

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刷

See it in sentences

吃完饭我去刷碗。

Chī wán fàn wǒ qù shuā wǎn.

English

I will wash the dishes after eating.

哥哥在卫生间刷鞋子。

Gēge zài wèishēngjiān shuā xié zi.

English

My older brother is scrubbing his shoes in the bathroom.

Goes with

  • 刷碗wash the dishes
  • 刷卡swipe a card
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